Artwork
Farfurie de formă aplatizată, angobată pe fața interioară cu un strat de humă albă peste care este pictat cu pensula decorul format din motive vegetale fin realizate: o ramură mai mare cu frunze de culoare maro și verde și cu flori galbene și, diametral opus de ea, o ramură mai mică, cu frunze verzi și maro și boboci galbeni. Pe fundul farfuriei este înscris cu culoare maro anul fabricării piesei: 1807. Suprafața ornamentată a farfuriei este acoperită cu un strat de smalț transparent. Cromatica: alb, verde, maro, galben.

Farfurie de formă aplatizată, angobată pe fața interioară cu un strat de humă albă peste care este pictat cu pensula decorul format din motive vegetale fin realizate: o ramură mai mare cu frunze de culoare maro și verde și cu flori galbene și, diametral opus de ea, o ramură mai mică, cu frunze verzi și maro și boboci galbeni. Pe fundul farfuriei este înscris cu culoare maro anul fabricării piesei: 1807. Suprafața ornamentată a farfuriei este acoperită cu un strat de smalț transparent. Cromatica: alb, verde, maro, galben. is a print by Unknown. It dates from 1850 and is held in the collection of the Ethnographical Museum of Transylvania. A flattened, round plate dated 1807 features a painted interior decorated with two opposing botanical motifs.
About this work
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This is a plain, round dish with a simple painted border. The rim has two branches—one big, one small—covered in green leaves, yellow flowers, and little buds. The background is a soft cream color, and the paint is slightly faded in spots. The center is empty, and the bottom has the number "1807" written in dark brown.
The dish looks hand-painted, with careful details in the leaves and flowers. The colors are mostly earthy—greens, browns, and yellows—with a clear, glossy finish over the paint.
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Overview
A flattened, round plate dated 1807 features a painted interior decorated with two opposing botanical motifs. A larger branch displays brown‑green leaves and yellow flowers, while a smaller branch opposite it bears green‑brown foliage and yellow buds. The background is a muted white, and the painted surface is sealed with a clear glaze that gives it a glossy sheen.
Subject & Meaning
The decorative scheme centers on stylized plant forms, reflecting a decorative tradition that emphasizes natural motifs rendered in a simplified, ornamental manner. The juxtaposition of the two branches creates a balanced visual rhythm, suggesting harmony between growth and renewal, common themes in early nineteenth‑century folk ornamentation.
Technique & Style
The design was applied by hand with fine brushes, allowing precise rendering of leaves and blossoms. After painting, a transparent enamel glaze was fired over the surface, preserving the pigments and providing a smooth, reflective finish. The palette—white, green, brown, and yellow—derives from locally available mineral pigments typical of the period.
History & Provenance
Inscribed with the year 1807 in brown pigment along the rim, the plate originates from a domestic production context, likely serving both functional and decorative purposes. Its survival suggests careful use and preservation, though specific ownership records are not documented.
Context
Such painted ceramics were common in regional households of the early 1800s, where everyday objects were embellished with folk motifs. The emphasis on botanical imagery aligns with contemporary decorative trends that drew inspiration from nature and agricultural life.
Legacy
While modest in scale, the plate exemplifies the integration of utilitarian objects into the visual culture of its time, offering insight into the aesthetic values and craft practices of early nineteenth‑century domestic artisans.
Artist & collection
Museum
Ethnographical Museum of Transylvania
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