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Centaurea montana (bjerg-knopurt); Amberboa moschata (duft-sultan)

Unknown

1654

unspecified

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

Floral

Dominant colour

Centaurea montana (bjerg-knopurt); Amberboa moschata (duft-sultan) 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 three tall plants with different flowers. On the left is a spiky blue flower with thin leaves. The middle plant has a round, pinkish bud. The right plant has a white, fluffy flower and jagged leaves. The artist focused on small details like roots and leaf shapes. The colors are soft and natural, with no bright highlights. Next, check out how watercolor lets artists create delicate, layered effects.