Plate 1828 - 1838

This ceramic plate, produced by the Jackson brothers between 1828 and 1838, features a transfer-printed design of a building surrounded by trees and flowers. The plate, now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection, showcases the popular decorative style of the 19th century, where transfer printing was commonly used to create intricate patterns on ceramics. This technique involved transferring an image from a copper plate onto the surface of the plate, creating a detailed and affordable decorative element. The plate's design, with its depiction of a building and nature, reflects the evolving aesthetic preferences of the era.