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Tagetes patula (udspærret fløjlsblomst); Tagetes erecta (opret fløjlsblomst)

Unknown

1654

unspecified

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

Floral

Dominant colour

Tagetes patula (udspærret fløjlsblomst); Tagetes erecta (opret fløjlsblomst) 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 a group of marigold flowers and leaves. The flowers are yellow and orange, with green stems and leaves. They are arranged in a loose, organic way, with some of the stems crossing over each other. The flowers are painted in a realistic style, with detailed textures and shading. The leaves are also detailed, with veins and edges that give them a natural look. The background of the painting is a light beige color, which helps the flowers stand out. The painting is done in watercolor, which gives it a soft, delicate look. If you're interested in learning more about this style of painting, you might want to look up the technique of glazing.