Artwork

Canna (kanna)

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

Canna (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.

About this work

Overview

Canna (kanna) is a botanical watercolor created circa 1654 by 35199_person, currently housed at the Museum of Ethnography.

Subject & Meaning

The work depicts a single, vibrant green canna plant with large, wavy, overlapping leaves and prominent lighter green veins, set against a soft, light yellow background.

Technique & Style

Executed in watercolor, the piece emphasizes delicacy and fragility, highlighting intricate plant details through the medium's translucent qualities.

History & Provenance

Created in 1654, the artwork's history prior to its current residence at the Museum of Ethnography is not detailed in available information.

Context

While specific contextual details are scarce, the work reflects 17th-century interests in botanical illustration, blending art and natural observation.

Legacy

The artwork's impact or influence on subsequent botanical art or broader artistic movements is not explicitly documented in provided sources.

Artist & collection

Artist

Unknown

entity whose identity is not known