Dinner Plate
c. 1937
While Joseph Sudek is best known as a master photographer, this 1937 design proof reveals his talent for illustration and industrial design. The artwork features a delicate oval plate with a scalloped rim, decorated with trailing pink roses and green vines, rendered with a softness that mimics porcelain. Below the main image, the 'behind-the-scenes' of the design process is visible: a technical line drawing showing the plate's profile and a crest for 'Mellor & Co,' likely the manufacturer. It’s a fascinating look at the functional side of modernism, where everyday objects were treated with artistic precision.
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