Artwork

Hemerocallis lilioasphodelus (gul daglilje)

Hemerocallis lilioasphodelus (gul daglilje), by Unknown, unspecified, 1650
Hemerocallis lilioasphodelus (gul daglilje), by Unknown, unspecified, 1650

Hemerocallis lilioasphodelus (gul daglilje) 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 lilioasphodelus (gul daglilje) is a watercolor painting created around 1650. It is held at the Museum of Ethnography.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a single yellow flower with six petals and several buds, set against a plain light background that highlights its delicate features.

Technique & Style

The artist employed watercolor to achieve a realistic representation of the flower, using soft shading on the petals to create a lifelike effect.

Artist & collection

Artist

Unknown

entity whose identity is not known