Plate - "Naval Battle"

Helmut Hiatt

National Gallery of Art

This is a decorative plate featuring a nautical scene. The central image on the plate depicts old sailing ships on the sea. The plate is surrounded by an elaborate border adorned with sculptural depictions of seashells and possibly coral, adding texture and a marine theme to the design. The combination of the ships and nautical decorative elements gives the plate a maritime aesthetic, reminiscent of historical naval imagery.