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Silene viscaria (almindelig tjærenellike); Silene (trævlekrone)

Unknown

1654

unspecified

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

Floral

Dominant colour

Silene viscaria (almindelig tjærenellike); Silene (trævlekrone) 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 three tall, thin plants with clusters of small pink flowers. The flowers grow in round puffs along the stems, and the leaves are long and narrow. The background is plain and light, so the plants stand out clearly. The artist focused on the details of each flower and leaf, making them look almost real. The colors are soft—pink for the flowers and green for the leaves—with a light wash in the background. If you like this style, check out the technique: watercolor.