Pa. German Plate

1936

Eugene Shellady

Associated Names
Eugene Shellady

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a large, ornate pot with a scalloped rim and a sturdy base. The pot features inscriptions and appears to be made of brass or a similar metal, with a patina suggesting age. The color palette consists of warm browns and golds, with hints of greenish oxidation. The pot is centrally positioned on a plain, light-colored background.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    oil paint on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 50.4 x 36.8 cm (19 13/16 x 14 1/2 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 12" high; 11" wide

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.12995

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in oil color: E.H. Shellady / 1936

Wikidata ID

Q64560681

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