Artwork

Adonis annua (høst-adonis); Adonis aestivalis (sommer-adonis)

Adonis annua (høst-adonis); Adonis aestivalis (sommer-adonis), by Unknown, unspecified, 1654
Adonis annua (høst-adonis); Adonis aestivalis (sommer-adonis), by Unknown, unspecified, 1654

Adonis annua (høst-adonis); Adonis aestivalis (sommer-adonis) is an unspecified work on paper by Unknown. It dates from 1654 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.

About this work

Overview

Adonis annua (høst-adonis) and Adonis aestivalis (sommer-adonis) is a botanical artwork by 35199_person, dated circa 1654, currently housed at the Museum of Ethnography.

Subject & Meaning

The piece depicts three specimens of Adonis plants, highlighting their botanical details, from feathery leaves and bright red flowers to root systems, emphasizing educational observation of natural forms.

Technique & Style

Executed in watercolor, the work showcases meticulous attention to detail, leveraging the medium's transparency to render intricate plant structures against a plain white background.

History & Provenance

Created around 1654 by 35199_person, the artwork is now part of the collection at the Museum of Ethnography, though specific acquisition details are not provided.

Context

Reflects the 17th-century interest in detailed botanical studies, likely intended for educational or scientific purposes, facilitating the understanding and classification of plant species.

Legacy

Contributes to the historical corpus of botanical art, illustrating the intersection of art and science in the period, though its broader influence or recognition beyond this context is not specified.

Artist & collection

Artist

Unknown

entity whose identity is not known