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Cucumis melo (melon), by Unknown, unspecified, 1654

Cucumis melo (melon)

Unknown

1654

unspecified

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

Dominant colour

Overview

Cucumis melo (melon) 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, rounded melon with green stripes. It's centered on the page, and the background is a pale yellow color. The melon has a small, star-shaped pattern at the top, and its green stripes are slightly darker than the rest of the fruit. The background is a plain, pale yellow, with no other objects or details. This painting is a great example of a still life, and you can learn more about the technique of watercolor by exploring other works in this style.

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