Artwork

Canna indica (spiselig kanna)

Canna indica (spiselig kanna), by Unknown, unspecified, 1654
Canna indica (spiselig kanna), by Unknown, unspecified, 1654

Canna indica (spiselig kanna) is an unspecified work on paper by Unknown. It dates from 1654 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst. Canna indica is a watercolor painting created around 1654, currently held at the Museum of Ethnography.

About this work

Overview

Canna indica is a watercolor painting created around 1654, currently held at the Museum of Ethnography.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a single Canna indica plant with wavy-edged leaves and a tall flower spike bearing reddish-purple blooms, set against a plain pale yellow background.

Technique & Style

The artist employed smooth watercolor strokes to capture the plant's details, emphasizing the flower's shape and color over shading and depth.

Artist & collection

Artist

Unknown

entity whose identity is not known