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Plantae Selectae:  No. 39 - Lilio-Gladiolus, by Georg Dionysius Ehret, 1762

Plantae Selectae: No. 39 - Lilio-Gladiolus

Georg Dionysius Ehret

1762

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Plantae Selectae: No. 39 - Lilio-Gladiolus is a 1762 by Georg Dionysius Ehret, a Romanticism work, depicting Tulipa, 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

The painting shows a detailed drawing of a flower, specifically a Lilio-Gladiolus. It's very realistic. The artist paid close attention to the flower's shape and colors. This drawing is interesting because it was published a long time ago, from 1750 to 1773. It's part of a bigger collection of plant drawings. To learn more about this type of art, you can look up the museum where this painting is kept, The Cleveland Museum of Art.

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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