Plate c. 1936

This 1936 watercolor by Beverly Chichester depicts a blue and white ceramic plate design featuring a landscape scene. The plate features a central image of a building nestled in a grove of trees and a border of stylized seashells. The blue and white palette is reminiscent of traditional transferware and blue-on-white porcelain, a popular decorative style in the 19th century. Chichester, known for her fine artistry in decorative arts, masterfully captures the detail and elegance of traditional ceramics in this design.