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Lilium chalcedonicum (rød turbanlilje)

Unknown

1654

unspecified

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

Floral

Dominant colour

Lilium chalcedonicum (rød turbanlilje) 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 is a watercolor of three plants with red flowers and green stems. The plants have bulbous bases with roots and long, thin leaves. The flowers are cup-shaped with six petals and long, thin stamens. The painting is done in a realistic style, with attention to detail in the depiction of the plants. The use of watercolor creates a soft, delicate effect. The artist's use of watercolor technique adds a sense of subtlety and nuance to the painting. For more works using watercolor, explore the technique of watercolor.