Platter, Cumbrian Blues Series, Indian Point, Hudson River
Caption
Paul Scott (English, born 1953). Platter, Cumbrian Blues Series, Indian Point, Hudson River, 2013. Glazed earthenware (ironstone), gilt decoration, 11 1/2 x 16 x 1 1/2 in. (29.2 x 40.6 x 3.8 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Alfred T. and Caroline S. Zoebisch Fund, 2014.15.
Gallery
Not on view
Collection
Gallery
Not on view
Collection
Artist
Manufacturer
Title
Platter, Cumbrian Blues Series, Indian Point, Hudson River
Portfolio
Date
2013
Geography
Place decorated: England, Place manufactured: Eastwood, Hanley, England
Medium
Glazed earthenware (ironstone), gilt decoration
Classification
Dimensions
11 1/2 x 16 x 1 1/2 in. (29.2 x 40.6 x 3.8 cm)
Markings
On back- various printed marks: In blue: "AMERICAN SCENES/ CELUES[?]" In blue: "HUDSON RIVER/ INDIAN/ POINT NO: 1" In black: "ROYAL IRONSTONE CHINA/ [ENGLISH ROYAL SEAL logo]/ J. G. MEAKIN/ EASTWOOD/ HENLEY." [this is the original mark of the manufacturer of platter] In blue oval: "THE CLAY STUDIO/ SCOTT'S/ CUMBRIAN BLUES/ PHILADELPHIA" In blue script: "Paul Scott/ 15/15 [over] 10/13" In blue circle: "[?] ART/ A" In blue: [Image of paintbrush] inscribed: "SCOTT'S STANDARD/ CUMBRIAN BLUES"
Credit Line
Alfred T. and Caroline S. Zoebisch Fund
Accession Number
2014.15
Frequent Art Questions
Is the image a decal?
Basically! It is an example of transferware. The design was printed on a metal plate and applied to the ceramic surface. This technique was developed in the 18th century. The artist Paul Scott was intentionally referencing the aesthetic of 18th century landscape ceramics in this work! At first glance, this looks like an innocent landscape. But if you look more closely, you will see two large domes containing nuclear reactors nestled in the idyllic scene.Tell me more.
At first glance, the landscape on this platter looks as though it could be from the late 18th or 19th century, but closer inspection reveals two large domes containing nuclear reactors nestled in the idyllic landscape!
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