Artwork
Farfurie întinsă

Farfurie întinsă is a print by HB. Quimper. It is held in the collection of the Vasile Grigore - Painter and Collector Art Museum.
About this work
Overview
This ceramic plate, titled 'Farfurie întinsă', depicts a serene outdoor scene with two figures in a field, set against a simple landscape and adorned with a decorative border.
Subject & Meaning
The plate shows a woman in a long striped dress and yellow headscarf walking alongside a man dressed in brightly colored attire (green pants, yellow socks, red-and-yellow jacket, and blue hat). The subject's everyday, leisurely nature suggests a focus on capturing ordinary life.
Technique & Style
The artwork features a combination of simple, flat background elements (light blue sky, bushes) with more detailed, vibrant figures and a decorative border of blue swirls and leaves, accented by orange-painted edges. The style blends folkloric simplicity with playful, expressive use of color.
History & Provenance
Signed 'HB. Quimper', the plate is attributed to this artist, with additional works available for comparison (as indicated by the reference to look up 'HB. Quimper'). However, specific historical context or ownership history is not provided.
Context
Given the style and subject matter, the piece may reflect early 20th-century or mid-century European folk-art influences, common in ceramic works from this period. The Quimper signature could imply a connection to the Quimper pottery tradition in Brittany, France, known for its colorful, narrative pieces.
Legacy
The legacy of 'Farfurie întinsă' is not explicitly outlined, but as part of HB. Quimper's oeuvre, it contributes to the broader appreciation of folk-inspired ceramic art, potentially influencing later artisans in the depiction of everyday life and the use of vibrant, expressive colors.
Artist & collection
Artist
HB Quimper made prints of everyday scenes in early 20th-century Romania. Their only listed work here is Farfurie întinsă, a lithograph showing a plate of food on a table with loose folds of cloth around it. The image…
Museum
Vasile Grigore - Painter and Collector Art Museum
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