Name/Title
Design for a Hand-Painted PlacqueEntry/Object ID
1979.1.7Description
Plate design containing insects and shrimp (?). In the center are nine different butterflies with the Monarch in the center. The center and outside are outlined in blue. The band around the center has a tan background and are filled with blue and white flowers, various insects, and three large red shapes that look like shrimp. Top writing reads "Design for a
hand-painted plaque / in competition for the / Owen Jones / prizes." Label in bottom right corner stating artist's age as 19. Written on back in pencil "William John Waterson / Coalbrookdale / No 1136."Type of Painting
Painting on PaperAcquisition
Accession
1979.1Source or Donor
William John WatersonAcquisition Method
GiftNotes
Gift of William John WatersonMade/Created
Artist
William John WatersonDate made
1912Time Period
20th CenturyDimensions
Dimension Description
Illustration boardHeight
30-15/16 inWidth
19-9/16 inColor
Tan, Blue, Red, Green, Orange, Black, Yellow, White