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Lavatera trimestris (mamelukærme)

Unknown

1654

unspecified

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

Floral

Dominant colour

Lavatera trimestris (mamelukærme) 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 branch of hollyhock flowers in soft pink and white. The petals are delicate, with darker veins running through them. Green leaves grow along the stems, and some buds are just starting to bloom. The artist used watercolor to capture the flowers’ light, almost see-through quality. The background is plain, letting the colors stand out. Next, look up watercolor glazing to see how artists build up layers of color like this.