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Bellis perennis (almindelig tusindfryd)

Unknown

1654

unspecified

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

Floral

Dominant colour

Bellis perennis (almindelig tusindfryd) 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 six small flowers with big leaves. Three flowers are red, three are white or pink. Each plant has roots hanging down. The background is plain and light. The artist drew the roots carefully—you can see the tiny hairs. This kind of detail was useful for science back then. Next, check out how artists used watercolor to study plants.