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cană săsească, by Unknown, 1784

cană săsească

Unknown

1784

From the collection of Romanian Peasant Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

cană săsească is a 1784 by Unknown, a Romanticism work, depicting Chessboard, held at Romanian Peasant Museum.

Who painted this?
Unknown
When & what style?
1784 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?
Romanian Peasant Museum

About this work

This jug looks old and handmade, with a simple beige body. It’s decorated in bold blue patterns: stripes, swirls, and a chessboard-like design near the bottom. There’s also a cluster of flowers and a bird on one side, all outlined sharply against the light background. The jug’s worn spots show it’s been used over time. The blue paint is slightly faded in places, giving it a lived-in feel. Next, check out chessboard patterns in folk pottery.

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