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Malva sylvestris (almindelig katost); Lavatera trimestris (mamelukærme)

Unknown

1650

unspecified

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

Floral

Dominant colour

Malva sylvestris (almindelig katost); Lavatera trimestris (mamelukærme) is a 1650 unspecified by Unknown, 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 three bright flowers on a single stem. The biggest blooms are deep red with white stripes and yellow centers. Smaller pink flowers sit higher up, and the leaves are dark green with visible veins. The background is plain, letting the colors stand out. The artist used watercolor to capture every detail, from the petals’ texture to the leaves’ shadows. Notice how the colors shift slightly—some edges look almost glowing. Next, check out watercolor to see how artists build layers of color like this.