Clove pinks and marigold; Marigold
1568
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1568
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This delicate watercolor shows a few bright flowers on paper. It’s part of a book of 59 small botanical paintings. The artist used fine brushwork to capture details. The flowers here are clove pinks and marigolds. They’re painted on both sides of the sheet. It’s dated around 1575, made by a Huguenot artist. Look up the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more of these early botanical works.
