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Plantae Selectae:  No. 38, by Georg Dionysius Ehret, 1762

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Overview

Plantae Selectae: No. 38 is a 1762 by Georg Dionysius Ehret, a Romanticism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?
Georg Dionysius Ehret
When & what style?
1762 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?
Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This painting shows two plants with green leaves and pink flowers. The plant on the left has a long stem with many leaves and flowers. The plant on the right is smaller, with fewer leaves and flowers. The flowers are pink with white centers, and the leaves are a dark green color. The stems of the plants are brown. The painting is very detailed and colorful. It shows the beauty of nature. You might also like to look at the Romanticism movement.

About the artist

Portrait of Georg Dionysius Ehret
Artist

Georg Dionysius Ehret

Georg Dionysius Ehret was a German botanist and entomologist known for his botanical illustrations.

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