Plate 1819 - 1839

This ceramic plate, created by Joseph Stubbs between 1819 and 1839, is a fine example of transferware, a popular decorative technique in the 19th century. The plate depicts a neoclassical building surrounded by trees and a garden, all rendered in black and white. This type of imagery was common in transferware, often referencing idyllic landscapes and classical architecture. The plate, now housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, is a testament to the popularity of transferware as a decorative art form during this period.