Anemone coronaria L. (fransk anemone); Anemone pavonina (påfugle-anemone)
1654
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From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
This painting shows eight flowers standing alone against a plain light background. Four are bright red with white-tipped petals, and four are soft pink with fuzzy centers. Each has a thin green stem and simple leaves at the base. The flowers are arranged in two neat rows, like a quiet garden display. The red ones have a bold center, while the pink ones look almost dusty. Next, check out the technique: watercolor to see how artists use layers of thin paint.
