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Amaranthus tricolor (papegøje-amarant)

Unknown

1654

unspecified

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

Floral

Dominant colour

Amaranthus tricolor (papegøje-amarant) 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 a single plant with bright, colorful leaves in reds, yellows, and greens. The leaves are arranged in clusters along a thin stem, and the roots are visible at the bottom. The background is plain, letting the plant stand out clearly. The artist focused on the plant’s natural colors, mixing warm and cool tones. Each leaf has subtle shading, making them look almost three-dimensional. Next, check out how *watercolor* lets artists create soft, layered colors.