Epipactis Ensifolia

Epipactis Ensifolia

Johann Knapp

1850

watercolor

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This watercolour painting depicts a plant with long, slender stems and green leaves. The stems are adorned with small, white flowers that have yellow centers. The plant's roots are visible at the bottom of the image. The painting is done in a realistic style, with attention to detail in the rendering of the plant's textures and colors. The background of the painting is a light beige color, which helps to highlight the plant's features. The Victoria and Albert Museum holds this beautiful floral painting.

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