Artwork

blid

blid, by Unknown, 1887
blid, by Unknown, 1887

blid is a print by the Impressionist artist Unknown. It dates from 1887 and is held in the collection of the Romanian Peasant Museum. This image depicts a hand-painted plate with a decorative design.

About this work

In the center, there’s a circle with the year "1887" inside a wreath of swirls and dots, surrounded by more painted details.

This plate looks hand-painted with bright, flat colors. The rim has a repeating pattern of green and orange shapes that look like leaves or flames. In the center, there’s a circle with the year "1887" inside a wreath of swirls and dots, surrounded by more painted details.

The design feels simple but deliberate, with no shading or depth. The colors are bold—no soft blending here.

Look up Realism next to see how this style focuses on everyday objects.

Overview

This image depicts a hand-painted plate with a decorative design.

Technique & Style

The plate features bright, flat colors and a deliberate composition, with a repeating pattern on the rim and a central circle containing the year '1887' within a wreath. The design lacks shading and depth, emphasizing bold colors.

Context

The style of the plate is characterized by its focus on everyday objects, similar to the principles of Realism.

Artist & collection

Artist

Unknown

entity whose identity is not known

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