Artwork

archaeological fragment, painting,

archaeological fragment, painting,, by Unknown, paint, 1850
archaeological fragment, painting,, by Unknown, paint, 1850

archaeological fragment, painting, is a paint painting by Unknown. It dates from 1850 and is held in the collection of the ethnographic museum. This fragment is a painted textile exhibiting two distinct sides, one featuring geometric patterns and the other depicting rows of birds.

About this work

Overview

This fragment is a painted textile exhibiting two distinct sides, one featuring geometric patterns and the other depicting rows of birds.

Subject & Meaning

The textile's two sides present different motifs: geometric shapes on one side and rows of black birds with white markings on the other, suggesting a possible narrative or symbolic significance.

Technique & Style

The geometric patterns appear to be more formal and structured, while the birds are rendered in a more freehand style, indicating a potential contrast between the techniques used for each side.

Artist & collection

Artist

Unknown

entity whose identity is not known

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