Artwork

Oală mare de untură

Oală mare de untură, by Unknown, 1961
Oală mare de untură, by Unknown, 1961

Oală mare de untură is a photography by Unknown. It dates from 1961 and is held in the collection of the Golești Viticulture and Pomiculture Museum.

About this work

Overview

Oală mare de untură is a large, handmade ceramic jar characterized by its earthy-brown color and rustic, uneven surface. It features two sturdy handles and bold, flat-painted designs.

Subject & Meaning

The jar's decoration includes a prominent white flower with red and yellow accents, flanked by green leafy motifs, and a simple, wavy cream and brown line below. These elements suggest a folkloric or decorative intent.

Technique & Style

The piece exhibits a distinctive handmade quality, with flat, bright paintwork that avoids soft blending, contributing to its rustic, earthy aesthetic.

Context

Similar pieces can be found in the Museum of Ethnography, indicating the jar's style is representative of a broader tradition of elevating everyday objects into artistic expressions.

Artist & collection

Artist

Unknown

entity whose identity is not known