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Prunus persica (fersken); Prunus armeniaca (almindelig abrikos), by Unknown, unspecified, 1654

Prunus persica (fersken); Prunus armeniaca (almindelig abrikos)

Unknown

1654

unspecified

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

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Overview

Prunus persica (fersken); Prunus armeniaca (almindelig abrikos) 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 image shows three branches with different fruits and flowers. The top left has fuzzy peaches with green leaves. The top right has smooth, yellowish peaches. The bottom left has small, round apricots with bright green leaves. On the right, there’s a cluster of white blossoms. The artist focused on small details like the tiny hairs on the peaches and the way the apricots catch the light. The colors are soft and natural, with no bold outlines. Next, check out the technique: watercolor to see how artists use thin layers of paint to create depth.

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