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Rosa gallica (apoteker-rose); Rosa (?) (rose)

Unknown

1650

unspecified

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

Floral

Dominant colour

Rosa gallica (apoteker-rose); Rosa (?) (rose) is a 1650 unspecified by Unknown, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1650
Where can I see it?: Statens Museum for Kunst

About this work

This page shows two red roses with green leaves and stems, drawn carefully in watercolor. One rose is fully open, showing its layered petals, while the other is still budding. The background is plain, letting the colors stand out. The roses look detailed, with soft shading on the petals and careful lines on the leaves. The page itself looks old, with a slight yellow tint and a visible spine on the left side. If you like this style, check out more about watercolor.