Artwork
farfurie
farfurie is a print by the Romanticist artist Unknown. It dates from 1786 and is held in the collection of the Romanian Peasant Museum. This ceramic plate features a stylized floral design.
About this work
Overview
This ceramic plate features a stylized floral design. The central motif is a large flower surrounded by foliage, set against a white background and framed by a decorative border.
Subject & Meaning
The flower is reminiscent of a tulip, although its representation is highly stylized. The use of a tulip-like motif may reference the flower's popularity during the period in which the plate was created.
Technique & Style
The design is characterized by swirling green vines and small leaves, with a predominantly green, black, and white color scheme accented by yellow and brown details. The border features a repeating pattern of dots and lines.
Artist & collection
Domestic Scene
Giacomo and Cardinal Marco, investing Andrea, Abbot of San Zeno, with his Benefice
The Nymph of Fontainebleau
Portrait of a Woman
Madonna and Child with Saints in the Enclosed Garden
Venus and Minerva
Family Group of Four on Sofa
Wall painting from Room H of the Villa of P. Fannius Synistor at Boscoreale
