Artwork

Solanum dulcamara (bittersød natskygge)

Solanum dulcamara (bittersød natskygge), by Unknown, unspecified, 1654
Solanum dulcamara (bittersød natskygge), by Unknown, unspecified, 1654

Solanum dulcamara (bittersød natskygge) 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

Solanum dulcamara (bittersød natskygge) is a watercolor work created around 1654, held at the Museum of Ethnography.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts two tall plants with distinct characteristics: one has purple flowers and green berries, while the other has red berries and similar foliage. The detailed rendering suggests a scientific or observational purpose.

Technique & Style

The artist employed watercolor and glazing techniques to achieve a high level of detail and depth, blending colors smoothly to create a lifelike representation of the plants.

Artist & collection

Artist

Unknown

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