This is a photograph of a decorative plate with historical imagery and intricate designs. The plate depicts a central scene featuring a coastline with ships and figures that appear to be part of an early American historical narrative. Surrounding this central image is an ornate border with floral and scroll patterns, along with American symbols such as eagles. The top of the plate has a banner saying "AMERICA INDEPENDENT 1776," while the bottom mentions "WASHINGTON BORN 1732 DIED 1799." The overall artwork on the plate is highly detailed with a monochrome color scheme, capturing symbolic and historical elements relevant to the founding of the United States.
Artwork Details
- Date
- c. 1936
- Medium
- black and white photograph
- Dimensions
- 4067 × 3363 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original