Artwork

Anemone coronaria L. (fransk anemone); Anemone pavonina (påfugle-anemone)

Anemone coronaria L. (fransk anemone); Anemone pavonina (påfugle-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 watercolor depicts two types of anemones, showcasing eight flowers against a plain background.

About this work

Overview

This watercolor depicts two types of anemones, showcasing eight flowers against a plain background. Created around 1654, it is now held at the Museum of Ethnography.

Subject & Meaning

The painting features Anemone coronaria and Anemone pavonina, arranged in two rows. The red flowers have white-tipped petals and bold centers, while the pink ones have fuzzy centers, creating a contrast between the two varieties.

Technique & Style

Executed in watercolor, the work demonstrates the use of layered, thin paint to capture the delicate appearance of the flowers and their foliage.