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Pa. German Dish

1937

Eugene Shellady

Associated Names

Eugene Shellady

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a decorative plate with intricate designs, including floral motifs, a central illustration of a structure, patterns, and text. The color palette consists of muted greens, browns, yellows, and hints of purple. The plate is positioned centrally against an off-white background, with the design elements distributed evenly across the surface.

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Artwork overview

Medium

oil paint on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 50.6 x 38.5 cm (19 15/16 x 15 3/16 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.3523

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in oil color: E.H. Shellady / 1937

Wikidata ID

Q64560625

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