Plate 1819 - 1836

This 19th-century plate, created by Joseph Stubbs, features a scenic image of a house with trees and two figures in the foreground, encircled by a decorative floral border. The plate is a prime example of transferware, a common decorative technique of the time, where designs were printed onto ceramic surfaces. Transferware plates were often used for everyday meals and were popular decorative objects in homes. This particular piece, now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, provides a glimpse into the aesthetic preferences of the 19th century.