Artwork

talger

talger, by Unknown, 1839
talger, by Unknown, 1839

talger is a print by the Romanticist artist Unknown. It dates from 1839 and is held in the collection of the Botoșani County Museum. This round, hand-painted plate features a simple floral border encircling a central design of a bird amidst plants.

About this work

If you like this kind of old, hand-painted style, check out the Museum of Ethnography for more pieces like this.

This is a round, painted plate with a simple border of leaves and flowers. In the center, there’s a black design of a bird and some plants. The paint is faded but still shows a number, "1839," written in a cursive style. The background is a light, creamy color, and the whole thing looks a bit worn.

The number "1839" is the only text you can see, and it’s painted right into the design. This suggests the plate might be from that year, but it’s hard to tell for sure just by looking.

If you like this kind of old, hand-painted style, check out the Museum of Ethnography for more pieces like this.

Overview

This round, hand-painted plate features a simple floral border encircling a central design of a bird amidst plants. The overall appearance is worn, with faded paint on a light, creamy background.

Subject & Meaning

The plate's central motif depicts a bird surrounded by vegetation, though the specific species and symbolic intent are unclear due to the lack of contextual information beyond the decorative elements.

Technique & Style

The design is executed in black paint with cursive scripting for the date '1839'. The style suggests a traditional, possibly folk-art approach, given the simplicity and hand-painted nature of the piece.

History & Provenance

The plate bears the date '1839' integrated into its design, tentatively suggesting a creation year, though definitive provenance details are not provided.

Artist & collection

Artist

Unknown

entity whose identity is not known

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