Pa. German Plate

1937

Eugene Shellady

Associated Names
Eugene Shellady

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a painting of a circular object with a mounted horseman in the center, surrounded by floral patterns. The rider is holding an object in one hand and the reins in the other. The edge of the plate has inscribed text. The color palette includes browns, greens, and vibrant colors in the floral designs. The style is reminiscent of traditional decorative art.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    oil paint on paperboard over black chalk and graphite

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 50.7 × 38.4 cm (19 15/16 × 15 1/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.3477

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in oil paint: E.H. Shellady / 37

Wikidata ID

Q64560603

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