Artwork

Bromus hordeaceus (blød hejre); Phalaris arundinacea (stribegræs)

Bromus hordeaceus (blød hejre); Phalaris arundinacea (stribegræs) 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

Bromus hordeaceus (blød hejre); Phalaris arundinacea (stribegræs) is a watercolor painting created around 1654. It is held at the Museum of Ethnography.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts two types of grass, rendered in various shades of green with visible brown roots at their base. The detailed representation of each blade suggests a focus on botanical accuracy.

Technique & Style

The artist employed a range of watercolor techniques to achieve texture and depth, resulting in a simple yet elegant composition. The careful rendering of individual blades of grass contributes to the overall effect.