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Pa. German Dish

Eugene Shellady

National Gallery of Art

This is a painting of a decorative ceramic plate adorned with intricate designs. The plate features two stylized birds facing each other, perched on either side of a central flowering plant. The background is an earthy brown, and the birds are depicted in lighter colors with detailed patterns on their bodies. Surrounding the central image, there is an inscription in a circular band. The rim of the plate is decorated with a zigzag pattern in lighter colors. This is in the style of traditional folk art, characterized by its symmetrical and ornamental design.

Artwork Details

Date
1938
Medium
oil paint on paperboard
Dimensions
3092 × 3778 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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