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Fritillaria imperialis (kejserkrone)

Unknown

1654

unspecified

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

Floral

Dominant colour

Fritillaria imperialis (kejserkrone) 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 bright yellow flower with six petals, growing tall from a cluster of long, wavy green leaves. The flower’s stem is straight and thin, with a small yellow bulb hanging off to the side. The background is plain and light, keeping all focus on the plant. The artist paid close attention to the flower’s details, like the slight curves of the petals and the texture of the leaves. This kind of careful drawing was often used to study plants in old books. Check out the technique: watercolor to see how artists use layers of paint to make colors look so smooth.