Pa. German Dish

c. 1936

Eugene Shellady

Associated Names
Eugene Shellady

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a round, terracotta-colored ceramic plate. It features a central green and white floral design with the words "Anna Somini." The rim has a contrasting off-white script with the year "1817." The colors are deep terracotta, muted green, and light off-white. The plate fills most of the image, displaying details of the design and lettering. The background is a soft beige color.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    oil paint on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 38.4 x 34.7 cm (15 1/8 x 13 11/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: Dia om(?) 258

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.7498


Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64560636

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