Artwork
Icoaiv s

Icoaiv s is a drawing by Unknown. It dates from 1850 and is held in the collection of the "Dimitrie Gusti" National Village Museum. The object is a square wooden panel, its surface brown with a darker brown raised border.
About this work
Overview
The object is a square wooden panel, its surface brown with a darker brown raised border. A small white label affixed to the upper left corner bears the number 12998 and additional text that is not legible. The panel is divided by a thin vertical line, and a modest aperture is centered within the division.
Technique & Style
The board shows signs of age: surface scratches, wear marks, and a patina that suggests prolonged use. The dark border projects slightly from the main plane, creating a subtle three‑dimensional effect. The white tag provides a stark visual contrast against the overall brown tone.
Context
The vertical split and central hole imply a utilitarian purpose, perhaps as a holder, separator, or component of a larger mechanism. The presence of an identification number on the tag suggests it may have been catalogued or inventory‑tracked within an institutional or workshop setting.
History & Provenance
No artist is identified; the work is attributed to an unknown creator. The numeric tag indicates that the piece was likely recorded in a collection or storage system, though further details about its origin or ownership are not provided.
Artist & collection
Museum
"Dimitrie Gusti" National Village Museum
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