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Prunus domestica (blomme), by Unknown, unspecified, 1654

Prunus domestica (blomme)

Unknown

1654

unspecified

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

Dominant colour

Overview

Prunus domestica (blomme) 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 two plums hanging from a branch with a few green leaves. The fruit is ripe, with a yellowish-brown skin and a slight crack down the middle. The background is plain and light-colored, letting the plums stand out clearly. The artist used watercolor to keep everything simple and focused. The brushstrokes are smooth, making the plums look almost real. If you like this style, look up *watercolor* to see how artists use thin layers of paint to create depth.

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