Pie Plate

1936

Eugene Shellady

Associated Names
Eugene Shellady

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The circular painting shows three figures in a dance-like pose. The figure on the left wears a coat and hat, the central figure extends their arms while wearing a long dress, and the figure on the right is dressed similarly. The clothing features patterns, including floral designs. The scene is rendered in earthy tones like orange, green, and brown. The circular border contains text or inscriptions in an older script style, set against a solid neutral background.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    oil paint on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 40.5 x 37.6 cm (15 15/16 x 14 13/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 11 1/2" in diameter

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.16775

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1970

  • Hornung, Clarence P., Treasury of American Design, New York: 1970, p. 675, no. 2462.

Inscriptions

lower right in oil color: E.H. Shellady / 1938

Wikidata ID

Q64560707

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