Artwork
farfurie
farfurie is a photography by the Impressionist artist Unknown. It dates from 1880 and is held in the collection of the National Museum of Art of Romania.
About this work
Overview
Farfurie is a circular, flat dish with a simple rim, characterized by a predominantly pale cream background adorned with a geometric pattern of red, green, and black shapes. Its surface exhibits signs of aging, including cracks, wear along the edges, muted colors, and chipped paint.
Subject & Meaning
The central design features a faded, indistinct figure that could be interpreted as either a bird or a human, leaving its specific subject open to interpretation. Surrounding this, a repeating motif of shapes resembling leaves or teardrops lines the interior of the rim.
Technique & Style
The piece showcases handmade pottery techniques, evident in its earthy color palette, geometric patterning, and the organic imperfections of its surface. The style suggests a folk or ethnographic origin, aligning with traditional craftsmanship.
Context
Farfurie is contextualized within the broader realm of ethnographic pottery, with similar examples found at the Museum of Ethnography, implying its creation and appreciation within a cultural or regional pottery tradition.
Legacy
While specific legacy details are not provided, Farfurie contributes to the documentation and appreciation of handmade, ethnographic pottery, reflecting the value placed on preserving traditional crafts.
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
