Artwork

Allium moly (guld-løg); Allium nigrum (sort løg)

Allium moly (guld-løg); Allium nigrum (sort løg), by Unknown, unspecified, 1654
Allium moly (guld-løg); Allium nigrum (sort løg), by Unknown, unspecified, 1654

Allium moly (guld-løg); Allium nigrum (sort løg) 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

Allium moly (guld-løg); Allium nigrum (sort løg) is a watercolor work depicting two plant species, created around 1654. It is part of the collection at the Museum of Ethnography.

Subject & Meaning

The painting features three plants with green leaves and round flower heads, showcasing different bloom colors. Each plant has a bulb with roots, highlighting the artist's attention to botanical detail.

Technique & Style

The artist employed watercolor to achieve soft, natural colors and layered textures, capturing the realistic appearance of the flowers and leaves.

Artist & collection

Artist

Unknown

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