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Agrostemma githago (almindelig klinte); Centaurea cyanus (kornblomst)

Unknown

1654

unspecified

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

Floral

Dominant colour

Agrostemma githago (almindelig klinte); Centaurea cyanus (kornblomst) is a 1654 unspecified by Unknown, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1654
Where can I see it?: Statens Museum for Kunst

About this work

This painting shows five tall plants with different flowers on thin stems. The flowers are bright blue, pink, and white, with spiky petals. The leaves are long and narrow, some slightly curled. The background is plain, letting the plants stand out clearly. Notice how each flower head is drawn with careful detail, especially the tiny spikes. The artist focused on making the plants look real, even down to the roots. Next, look up watercolor to see how artists use layers of thin paint to build up colors like this.