Artwork

farfurie

farfurie, by Unknown, 1818
farfurie, by Unknown, 1818

farfurie is a photography by the Romanticist artist Unknown. It dates from 1818 and is held in the collection of the Romanian Peasant Museum.

About this work

If you like this kind of simple, handmade pottery, check out the Museum of Ethnography.

This is a round plate with a green rim and a light background. In the center, there’s a simple black drawing of a bird perched on grass. Above the bird, the year "1818" is written in bold, uneven letters.

The plate looks old and a bit worn, with a slightly faded green edge. The bird is drawn in a rough, sketchy style, not very detailed.

If you like this kind of simple, handmade pottery, check out the Museum of Ethnography.

Overview

Farfurie is a circular ceramic plate dating to 1818, characterized by a light-colored central body, a green rim, and a simple black drawing of a bird on grass at its center. The piece exhibits signs of aging, including a faded green edge and uneven, bold year inscription.

Subject & Meaning

The plate's central image features a bird perched on grass, rendered in a rough, undetailed sketchy style. The subject's simplicity suggests a folk or naive art approach, potentially conveying a straightforward, everyday scene rather than complex symbolism.

Technique & Style

The bird is drawn in a rough, sketchy black style on a light background, indicating a handmade, possibly folk-art technique. The ceramic's green rim and central body suggest traditional pottery methods, with the overall aesthetic leaning towards simplicity and minimal decoration.

History & Provenance

Dated to 1818 by its inscription, the plate's origins and ownership history prior to its current location are not specified in the provided details. Its condition, with a worn and faded appearance, corroborates its age.

Context

This type of simple, handmade pottery aligns with traditional folk craftsmanship, potentially placing its creation within a local or regional artisanal context. For similar examples, the Museum of Ethnography is suggested as a reference point.

Legacy

The plate's legacy is not explicitly outlined in the provided information, though its preservation and display imply recognition of its cultural or historical value within the context of folk pottery or naive art.

Artist & collection

Artist

Unknown

entity whose identity is not known

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