Artwork
Ulcior cu „țâță”
Ulcior cu „țâță” is a photography by Unknown. It dates from 1850 and is held in the collection of the Constanța Folk Art Museum. A dark brown ceramic jug features a handle and small spout, adorned with painted designs in white, blue, and green.
About this work
Overview
A dark brown ceramic jug features a handle and small spout, adorned with painted designs in white, blue, and green. The decorative patterns include swirling lines, flowers, and geometric shapes.
Technique & Style
The jug's surface is characterized by busy yet balanced patterns, achieved through the contrast between the dark background and the lighter hues of the designs. The use of meander, a motif of swirling lines, adds to the decorative style.
Subject & Meaning
The jug's shape and decorations indicate it was intended for practical use. The meander pattern, popular across various cultures, suggests a functional item with aesthetic appeal.
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
