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Aster linosyris (guldhår-asters); Linaria vulgaris (almindelig torskemund)

Unknown

1654

unspecified

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

Floral

Dominant colour

Aster linosyris (guldhår-asters); Linaria vulgaris (almindelig torskemund) 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 two tall plants drawn in careful detail. On the left is a thin stem with a bright yellow flower at the top and a small root system below. To the right is a taller plant with clusters of small yellow and orange flowers along its stem, and its roots are spread out at the bottom. The artist focused on every part of the plants, from leaves to roots, showing how they grow. The colors are soft and natural, with greens and yellows standing out against the light background. If you like this style, look up watercolor to see how artists use layers of paint to create depth.