cană

1848

From the collection of "Dimitrie Gusti" National Village Museum

Romanticism Early 19th Century Flower Tulipa

Dominant colour

cană is a 1848 by Unknown, a Romanticism work, depicting Flower, held at "Dimitrie Gusti" National Village Museum.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1848 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: "Dimitrie Gusti" National Village Museum

About this work

This is a yellow pitcher with black designs. The handle is on the right side, and the top is wide with a small lip. The sides are covered in swirls, dots, and shapes that look like flowers or vines. Near the neck, there’s a small painted scene of three figures—maybe people or animals—standing close together. The pitcher’s style looks handmade, with uneven brushstrokes. The black patterns stand out against the yellow background, making it look like it could be used for holding liquids. The details are simple but busy, packed with tiny shapes. If you like this kind of decorated pottery, look up tulipa to see how flowers were often used in similar designs.