A large, round plate with intricate designs is displayed in the image. The plate features a central motif of a stylized bird, predominantly green, with accenting earth tones, and is perched above a simple plant figure within a bordered circular pattern. The color palette includes muted yellows, greens, and earthy browns, providing a harmonious and rustic appearance. The plate is centrally positioned in the image against a plain, light background.
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Pa. German Plate

Eugene Shellady (American, active c. 1935)

1936

Medium
oil paint on paperboard
Classification
Index of American Design
Dimensions
overall: 48.1 x 35.3 cm (18 15/16 x 13 7/8 in.)
Culture
American
Museum
National Gallery of Art, CG-W
Credit line
Index of American Design
Rights
Public domain (NGA Open Access, CC0), as the museum states it.
Who can see it
Teens profiles and older: its museum says too little about what it shows to place it for younger viewers. How works are placed

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