The image showcases a circular plate adorned with an elaborate floral and decorative pattern in warm hues of brown, orange, and earthy tones. The central motif is flanked by two large star shapes with intricate designs. Surrounding this central design is a border with inscriptions in a distinct script on a light beige background. The plate occupies most of the visible space, with the script along the edge of the circular form.

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Pennsylvania German Dish

Eugene Shellady (American, active c. 1935)

c. 1938

Medium: oil paint on paperboard
Classification: Index of American Design
Dimensions: overall: 43.6 x 37.9 cm (17 3/16 x 14 15/16 in.) ; Original IAD Object: 13 3/8" Dia 2 9/16" High
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: Little Ones profiles and older: it shows gentle subjects for the very young. How works are placed

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