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Anemone hepatica (blå anemone)

Unknown

1654

unspecified

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

Floral

Dominant colour

Anemone hepatica (blå anemone) 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 image shows four clusters of plants with roots exposed. The top left has small blue flowers, while the top right has pale pink ones. The bottom left has more blue flowers, and the bottom right has tiny white flowers. Each plant is drawn carefully, with green leaves and tangled roots. The artist focused on small details like the roots and petals. This kind of careful drawing was often used for studying plants. Next, look up the technique: watercolor to see how artists use layers of paint.