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Pa. German Pie Plate

Charlotte Angus

National Gallery of Art

This is a painting of a decorative plate featuring a leaping deer and ornate motifs. The plate displays a central image of a brown deer, captured mid-leap with a crown above its antlers. Surrounding the deer is a circular arrangement of floral patterns and abstract designs. The year "1834" is inscribed beneath the deer. The plate is bordered with a scalloped edge and contains additional decorative flourishes, including green and blue botanical elements and red detailing that draw attention to the center.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1936
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
2961 × 3552 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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