Paeonia lactiflora (silke-pæon)
1654
unspecified
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
Floral paeonia
This painting shows a single white flower with many layered petals. The stem holds long, pointed green leaves that spread out on both sides. The background is a plain, light beige color. The flower looks like a peony, with soft petals and a thick center. The artist used watercolor to make the leaves look slightly shiny and the petals smooth. Look up watercolor to see how artists create different textures with just water and paint.
