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Chamerion angustifolium (smalbladet gederams)

Unknown

1654

unspecified

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

Floral

Dominant colour

Chamerion angustifolium (smalbladet gederams) 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 with long green leaves and clusters of small pink flowers at the top. Their roots are drawn carefully, spreading out below the stems. The background is plain, keeping all focus on the plants. The artist paid close attention to tiny details, like the shape of each leaf and the way the roots branch. This kind of careful drawing was often used for studying plants. Look up *watercolor* to see how artists use layers of thin paint to create depth.