Artwork

Anemone coronaria (fransk anemone); Anemone ×fulgens (skinnende anemone)

Anemone coronaria (fransk anemone); Anemone ×fulgens (skinnende anemone) is an unspecified work on paper by Unknown. It dates from 1654 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst. This painting, created around 1654, features a grid of nine flowers against a plain background.

About this work

Overview

This painting, created around 1654, features a grid of nine flowers against a plain background. It is the work of a specific artist, whose identity is linked to the numerical identifier 35199_person.

Subject & Meaning

The flowers depicted are various types of anemones, including Anemone coronaria and Anemone ×fulgens, shown in different colors such as white, red, and pale pink. The artist's focus on botanical accuracy suggests an interest in the detailed representation of these flowers.

Technique & Style

The flowers are rendered in a simple and clean style, with an emphasis on capturing their colors and shapes. The stems and leaves are depicted in green, and the petals are detailed to convey a sense of softness.

History & Provenance

The painting is now held at the Museum of Ethnography, indicating its inclusion in a collection focused on cultural and anthropological artifacts.