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Argemone mexicana (mexicansk pigvalmue)

Unknown

1654

unspecified

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

Floral

Dominant colour

Argemone mexicana (mexicansk pigvalmue) 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 spiky green leaves and two bright yellow flowers. The flowers are open, with petals that look soft and slightly crinkled. The stem is thin and holds the leaves in a loose, natural shape. The artist focused on small details, like the tiny hairs on the leaves and the way the petals fold. This kind of careful work is common in watercolor paintings. Check out the technique: watercolor to see how artists use layers of paint to create depth.