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Anemone ×fulgens (skinnende anemone)

Unknown

1650

unspecified

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

Floral

Dominant colour

Anemone ×fulgens (skinnende anemone) is a 1650 unspecified by Unknown, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1650
Where can I see it?: Statens Museum for Kunst

About this work

This painting shows three bright flowers with long green stems and leaves. The biggest flower is at the top, with layered petals in deep red and gold. Two smaller flowers sit below, one on each side, with similar colors but less detail. The background is plain and light, keeping all focus on the plants. The artist used watercolor to capture every tiny petal and leaf vein. Notice how the colors blend smoothly, especially in the big flower’s center. Try looking up watercolor glazing next to see how artists build up colors like this.