Plate 1815 - 1825

3d sculpting

circular oval feature

egg art

3d printed part

virtual 3d design

flower

round design

curved arc

3d shape

3d digital graphic

metallic object render

united-states

This ceramic plate, created by Solomon Grimm between 1815 and 1825, showcases a bold design with a symmetrical arrangement of stylized floral motifs. The intricate details, painted in black, orange, and green, are characteristic of Pennsylvania German folk art, highlighting the region's unique artistic traditions. The plate, now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, offers a glimpse into the craftsmanship and aesthetic preferences of 19th-century Pennsylvania German communities.