Artwork
platou mic
platou mic is a photography by the Romanticist artist Unknown. It dates from 1756 and is held in the collection of the Romanian Peasant Museum. This ceramic plate features a simple, hand-painted design on a pale yellow background, with a stylized plant motif at its center.
About this work
The numbers "1756" are written inside the plant’s leaves, which might mean something about when this was made.
This is a round, flat plate with a simple design. The background is a pale yellow, and the edges have a black zigzag pattern. In the center, there’s a stylized plant with long, curved leaves painted in dark blue. The leaves are uneven and look hand-drawn, almost like a quick sketch.
The numbers "1756" are written inside the plant’s leaves, which might mean something about when this was made. The plate sits on three small metal feet, giving it a slightly raised look.
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Overview
This ceramic plate features a simple, hand-painted design on a pale yellow background, with a stylized plant motif at its center.
Subject & Meaning
The plate's central design includes the numbers '1756' within the leaves of the stylized plant, potentially indicating the date of its creation or another significant year.
Technique & Style
The plate's decoration is characterized by a dark blue, sketch-like plant motif with uneven, curved leaves, surrounded by a black zigzag border.
Context
The plate's design and style are associated with a particular aesthetic that is also seen in the context of 18th-century decorative arts.
Artist & collection
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