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Hemerocallis lilioasphodelus (gul daglilje), by Unknown, unspecified, 1650

Hemerocallis lilioasphodelus (gul daglilje)

Unknown

1650

unspecified

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

Dominant colour

Overview

Hemerocallis lilioasphodelus (gul daglilje) is a 1650 unspecified by Unknown, depicting Tulipa, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.

Who painted this?
Unknown
When & what style?
1650
Where can I see it?
Statens Museum for Kunst

About this work

This painting shows a single yellow flower with six long petals and a few buds still closed. The stem is tall and thin, with a few narrow leaves growing from it. The background is plain and light, so the flower stands out clearly. The artist used watercolor to capture the delicate details of the flower’s shape and color. The petals have soft shading, making them look almost real. Next, look up *watercolor* to see how artists use this technique to create light, translucent effects.

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