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Mimosa polydactyla (mangefingret mimose)

Unknown

1654

unspecified

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

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Mimosa polydactyla (mangefingret mimose) 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 plant with feathery green leaves and tangled roots. The roots spread out at the bottom, while the leaves fan upward in different directions. The colors are mostly soft greens and browns, with a light background that keeps the focus on the plant. The artist carefully drew every detail, even the tiny hairs on the leaves. This kind of careful plant study was often used to document nature in old scientific books. Next, look up watercolor to see how artists use thin layers of paint to create depth.