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Narcissus ×medioluteus (toblomstret narcis); Narcissus pseudonarcissus; Narcissus (narcis); Narcissus poeticus (pinselilje); Narcissus ×tenuior

Unknown

1654

unspecified

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

Floral Tulipa

Dominant colour

Narcissus ×medioluteus (toblomstret narcis); Narcissus pseudonarcissus; Narcissus (narcis); Narcissus poeticus (pinselilje); Narcissus ×tenuior is a 1654 unspecified by Unknown, depicting Tulipa, 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 six daffodils with long green stems and yellow-and-white flowers. Some bulbs are still attached at the bottom, showing their brown, papery skins. The background is a plain light color, keeping all focus on the plants. Notice how one flower in the center is half-open, revealing its yellow center. The artist included tiny details like the fine hairs on the bulbs and the slight curve of the leaves. Look up watercolor next to see how artists use thin layers of paint to create soft, natural-looking colors.