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Helianthus annuus (almindelig solsikke)

Unknown

1654

unspecified

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

Floral

Dominant colour

Helianthus annuus (almindelig solsikke) 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 bright yellow sunflowers with green leaves and stems. The flowers face slightly different directions, one tilted a bit to the left. The petals are painted in neat, even strokes, and the centers are packed with tiny brown seeds. The leaves are detailed with visible veins, and the stems have small buds starting to form. The artist used watercolor to keep the colors soft but precise. The way the light hits the petals makes them glow against the pale background. Next, look up *watercolor* to see how artists use layers and transparency to create depth.