Artwork preview

Pa. German Plate

Eugene Shellady

National Gallery of Art

This is a painting of a decorative plate with an illustration of two figures riding horses. The riders are dressed in traditional attire, with one in a green robe and the horses are painted in shades of brown and white. The background includes a tree to the right and flowing lines at the bottom, suggesting a grassy landscape. The style is reminiscent of traditional Persian or Islamic art.

Artwork Details

Date
1936
Medium
oil paint on paperboard
Dimensions
3340 × 3813 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
View original