Artwork

Studie af blomst og jordbær

Studie af blomst og jordbær, by Unknown, unspecified, 1749
Studie af blomst og jordbær, by Unknown, unspecified, 1749

Studie af blomst og jordbær is an unspecified work on paper by the Baroque artist Unknown. It dates from 1749 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst. ‘Study of a Flower and Strawberry’ is a watercolor executed in 1749 by the artist recorded as 1342_person.

About this work

Overview

‘Study of a Flower and Strawberry’ is a watercolor executed in 1749 by the artist recorded as 1342_person. The work is part of the collection of the Museum of Ethnography. It presents a single white flower with elongated, curved petals and a slender green stem, positioned above a linear arrangement of six strawberries that vary in hue from pale green to deep red.

Subject & Meaning

The composition juxtaposes the fragility of the flower with the ripeness of the fruit, inviting contemplation of growth cycles and seasonal abundance. The central placement of the largest strawberry may suggest a focal point of maturity, while the surrounding smaller berries and the delicate bloom frame a quiet study of natural forms.

Technique & Style

Rendered in watercolor, the piece employs translucent washes that soften edges and create a luminous atmosphere. Fine brushwork delineates the flower’s petals and the subtle texture of the strawberries’ skins, while the plain background isolates the subjects, emphasizing their delicate details without distraction.

History & Provenance

Created in the mid‑18th century, the drawing entered the Museum of Ethnography’s holdings at an unspecified date, where it remains catalogued under its Danish title. The artist’s identity is recorded only as 1342_person, a designation used in the museum’s archival system.

Context

Although the work is not directly linked to the Baroque movement, its date places it within the broader European artistic climate of the late Baroque period, when detailed natural studies were common in academic training and decorative arts.

Artist & collection

Artist

Unknown

entity whose identity is not known