Artwork

Icoaobli

Icoaobli, by Unknown, 1850
Icoaobli, by Unknown, 1850

Icoaobli is a drawing by Unknown. It dates from 1850 and is held in the collection of the "Dimitrie Gusti" National Village Museum.

About this work

Overview

Icoaobli is a small, aged wooden panel, exhibiting significant wear and fading. Originally bearing a painted image, now mostly lost, traces of red, blue, yellow, and white pigments remain near the bottom edge.

Subject & Meaning

The subject of the original painting or drawing on Icoaobli is no longer discernible due to extensive fading, leaving its intended meaning or depiction unknown.

Technique & Style

The technique used is not clearly identifiable due to the panel's state, though the presence of multiple colors suggests a deliberate, possibly symbolic or decorative application of paint.

History & Provenance

Inscriptions include 'M.S. 34227' and '86645', potentially indicating cataloging or inventory numbers. The panel's age is suggested by cracks, patches, and overall wear, though exact origins and history are unclear.

Context

Currently housed at the Museum of Ethnography, its placement implies a connection to ethnographic or cultural studies, though the panel's specific cultural or historical context is not immediately evident from the provided details.

Artist & collection

Artist

Unknown

entity whose identity is not known