Artwork

Primula vulgaris (hybrid af storblomstret kodriver); Primula farinosa (melet kodriver)

Primula vulgaris (hybrid af storblomstret kodriver); Primula farinosa (melet kodriver) 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

Primula vulgaris (hybrid af storblomstret kodriver); Primula farinosa (melet kodriver) is a botanical artwork created circa 1654 by 35199_person, currently housed at the Museum of Ethnography.

Subject & Meaning

The work depicts four distinct plant specimens, each rendered with meticulous attention to their full anatomical structure, including roots, stems, leaves, and flowers, facilitating botanical identification.

Technique & Style

Executed in watercolor, the piece showcases delicate, layered coloring, with soft greens for foliage, white and pink for blooms, and yellow centers, set against a plain background to emphasize the subjects.

History & Provenance

Created in the mid-17th century, the artwork is part of the collection at the Museum of Ethnography, though specific details about its acquisition or earlier ownership are not provided.

Context

The artwork aligns with traditional botanical illustration practices of its time, emphasizing accuracy and completeness for scientific purposes.