Artwork

Hemerocallis fulva (brun daglilje); Ornithogalum arabicum (mælkestjerne)

Hemerocallis fulva (brun daglilje); Ornithogalum arabicum (mælkestjerne) is an unspecified work on paper by Unknown. It dates from 1650 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.

About this work

Overview

Hemerocallis fulva and Ornithogalum arabicum is a 17th-century watercolor artwork, circa 1650, attributed to 35199_person and housed at the Museum of Ethnography.

Subject & Meaning

The piece depicts two botanically distinct flowers: Hemerocallis fulva, characterized by large orange petals with yellow stripes, and Ornithogalum arabicum, with smaller white petals and green stripes, both set against a neutral background.

Technique & Style

Executed in watercolor, the work showcases visible brushstrokes, subtle color gradations, and a high level of realism, indicative of the artist's meticulous skill and attention to detail.

History & Provenance

Created around 1650 by 35199_person, the artwork is currently part of the collection at the Museum of Ethnography.

Context

While specific contextual information about the artwork's creation or the artist's intentions is not provided, the piece reflects the botanical illustration traditions of its time, emphasizing accuracy and detail.

Legacy

The artwork's impact or influence on subsequent artistic or botanical works is not detailed in available information, though it remains a testament to 17th-century watercolor techniques and botanical artistry.