Pie Plate

1937

Eugene Shellady

Associated Names
Eugene Shellady

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a painting of a decorative round plate featuring an equestrian motif. The painting depicts a decorative plate with a central image of a horse in motion, with colorful details around its edges. The figure of the horse is depicted in a stylized manner, surrounded by ornate floral designs that embellish the border of the plate. In the center, beneath the horse, the words "Lady Lake" are elegantly inscribed. The use of muted earth tones and soft lines suggests an influence from a folk or naive art style. The overall composition is balanced and harmonious, combining elements of nature with a cultural motif.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    oil paint on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 47.9 x 36.6 cm (18 7/8 x 14 7/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.16776


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

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

Wikidata ID

Q64560708

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