Plate 1840 - 1850

This blue and white transfer-printed plate, titled "Plate" and created by George Phillips, Longport between 1840 and 1850, is a fine example of the Chinoiserie style, a European fascination with Chinese art and culture. The plate features a depiction of a Chinese-style pavilion surrounded by trees and water, all rendered in shades of blue. The intricate floral border that frames the scene is typical of the era and further exemplifies the influence of Eastern aesthetics on European design. This plate, now housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, serves as a reminder of the enduring appeal of Chinoiserie and the artistic exchanges between cultures.