Who painted assiette?

assiette was painted by Unknown in 1701.

What movement is assiette?

assiette is associated with Baroque.

Artwork

assiette

assiette is a photography by the Baroque artist Unknown. It dates from 1701. This ceramic plate features a simple, balanced design characteristic of its era.

About this work

The center shows a black floral design: a large daisy-like bloom with thin stems and small flowers, plus two tiny insects.

This plate is round with a scalloped edge and a dark rim dotted with tiny holes. The center shows a black floral design: a large daisy-like bloom with thin stems and small flowers, plus two tiny insects. The background is plain white, and the black lines stand out sharply.

The plate’s simple, balanced design fits the style of its time, around 1701. The dark outlines against the light background create a clean, almost graphic look.

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Overview

This ceramic plate features a simple, balanced design characteristic of its era. Its round shape has a scalloped edge and a dark rim punctuated with small holes.

Subject & Meaning

The plate's central motif is a black floral pattern, including a large daisy-like flower, thin stems, smaller blooms, and two tiny insects, set against a plain white background.

Technique & Style

The design's dark outlines against the light background create a clean, graphic appearance. The use of bold lines and a straightforward composition is typical of the period around 1701.

Artist & collection

Artist

Unknown