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Anemone pavonina (påfugle-anemone)

Unknown

1654

unspecified

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

Floral

Dominant colour

Anemone pavonina (påfugle-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 painting shows eight tall anemone flowers arranged in two neat rows. Each flower has bright petals—some red, some purple, some blue—and a dark center. The stems are thin and green, with small leaves at the bottom. The background is plain and light, so the colors really stand out. The artist focused on small details, like the fuzzy texture of the petals and the way the leaves twist. These flowers look like they were studied closely, almost like a science drawing. If you like this, check out the technique: watercolor, glazing.