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Pa. German Plate

Aaron Fastovsky

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a large, ornately decorated plate with a bird and leaf pattern on a light brown background, placed on a red-brown base. The color palette consists of earthy tones including browns, greens, and red accents. In the center, there is a bird motif surrounded by leaves and other smaller details, positioned at the top of a supporting base that appears to be a different ceramic element or stand. The intricate designs extend close to the edges of the circular plate, creating symmetry and balance in the decoration.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1941
Medium
watercolor, graphite, colored pencil, and penc andink on paperboard
Dimensions
3091 × 3825 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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