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Pa. German Plate

Eugene Shellady

National Gallery of Art

This is a painting of a circular object with a mounted horseman in the center, surrounded by floral patterns. The rider is holding an object in one hand and the reins in the other. The edge of the plate has inscribed text. The color palette includes browns, greens, and vibrant colors in the floral designs. The style is reminiscent of traditional decorative art.

Artwork Details

Date
1937
Medium
oil paint on paperboard over black chalk and graphite
Dimensions
3400 × 4537 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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