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Malva moschata (moskus-katost); Malva eller Malope (art af katost eller malope)

Unknown

1654

unspecified

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

Floral

Dominant colour

Malva moschata (moskus-katost); Malva eller Malope (art af katost eller malope) 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 three different plants with careful attention to their flowers and leaves. On the left, a white-blooming plant stands tall with thin, feathery stems. In the center, a smaller plant with soft pink flowers and round green leaves grows. To the right, another plant has pale pink flowers clustered together on a tall, skinny stem. The artist focused on the details of each plant’s shape and color, making them look almost real. The background is plain, so the plants stand out clearly. If you like this style, check out more about watercolor techniques.