Artwork
farfurie
farfurie is a print by the Impressionist artist Unknown. It dates from 1897 and is held in the collection of the Romanian Peasant Museum.
About this work
Black designs cover most of it—big flowers with thick petals, leafy vines, and a border of repeating patterns like feathers and dots.
This is a round, decorated plate with a light background. Black designs cover most of it—big flowers with thick petals, leafy vines, and a border of repeating patterns like feathers and dots. The center has the year "1897" written in the middle of the flowers. The edges are slightly uneven, and the whole thing looks like it could be made of ceramic or paper.
The flowers and leaves are simple but bold, with no shading to make them look 3D. The patterns around the edge look like they might be inspired by nature, but they’re stylized and repeated. It’s not clear who made it, but the date suggests it’s from the late 1800s.
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Overview
This decorative plate features a light background with intricate black designs, including large flowers, leafy vines, and a border of stylized patterns. The center displays the year '1897'. The plate's edges are slightly uneven, suggesting a handmade origin.
Subject & Meaning
The plate's design combines floral motifs with abstract patterns, possibly inspired by natural forms. The inclusion of the year '1897' may indicate the date of creation or significance.
Technique & Style
The design is characterized by bold, flat forms and a lack of shading, resulting in a two-dimensional appearance. The stylized patterns and simple floral representations suggest an emphasis on decorative effect over realistic representation.
Context
The plate's style and date suggest a connection to late 19th-century decorative arts trends.
Artist & collection
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Madonna and Child with Saints in the Enclosed Garden
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Family Group of Four on Sofa
Wall painting from Room H of the Villa of P. Fannius Synistor at Boscoreale
