Artwork

Ficus carica (almindelig figen)

Ficus carica (almindelig figen), by Unknown, unspecified, 1654
Ficus carica (almindelig figen), by Unknown, unspecified, 1654

Ficus carica (almindelig figen) 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

Ficus carica (almindelig figen) is a 1654 artwork by 35199_person, currently housed at the Museum of Ethnography.

Subject & Meaning

The artwork depicts a detailed fig tree branch with dark green, five-lobed leaves and green to purple fruit, emphasizing naturalistic representation.

Technique & Style

Executed in a realistic style, the piece showcases meticulous attention to detail, set against a light beige background that enhances the subject's prominence.

History & Provenance

Created circa 1654, the work's provenance is traced to its current location at the Museum of Ethnography, with no additional historical context provided.

Artist & collection

Artist

Unknown

entity whose identity is not known