Artwork
Sahană
Sahană is a photography by Unknown. It dates from 1850 and is held in the collection of the Constanța Folk Art Museum.
About this work
Overview
Sahană is a round dish with two handles, featuring a decorative interior. The dish has a colorful design that includes swirling patterns, floral motifs, and geometric elements.
Subject & Meaning
The dish's design includes a repeating swirl pattern, reminiscent of a meander motif, which is a continuous, curved line that folds back on itself. This pattern is accompanied by red flowers and dots around the edge, adding visual interest.
Technique & Style
The colors used are bright but show signs of fading, suggesting the dish is aged. The swirling pattern and floral motifs are rendered in green, white, and red, creating a visually striking effect.
Artist & collection
Domestic Scene
Giacomo and Cardinal Marco, investing Andrea, Abbot of San Zeno, with his Benefice
The Nymph of Fontainebleau
Portrait of a Woman
Madonna and Child with Saints in the Enclosed Garden
Venus and Minerva
Family Group of Four on Sofa
Wall painting from Room H of the Villa of P. Fannius Synistor at Boscoreale
