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Cyclamen hederifolium (vedbendbladet alpeviol); Cyclamen purpurascens (ægte alpeviol)

Unknown

1654

unspecified

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

Floral

Dominant colour

Cyclamen hederifolium (vedbendbladet alpeviol); Cyclamen purpurascens (ægte alpeviol) 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 five clusters of cyclamen plants with delicate flowers and dark, mottled leaves. The flowers are in soft pinks and whites, while the leaves have deep green and purple spots. Each cluster sits on a light background, arranged neatly in rows. The artist focused on small details like the veins in the leaves and the shape of each petal. These plants were likely drawn to study their natural look. Next, check out the technique: watercolor to see how artists use layers of paint to create depth.