Artwork

Tagetes patula (udspærret fløjlsblomst); Tagetes erecta (opret fløjlsblomst)

Tagetes patula (udspærret fløjlsblomst); Tagetes erecta (opret fløjlsblomst) is an unspecified work on paper by Unknown. It dates from 1654 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst. This watercolor painting depicts two varieties of marigold flowers, Tagetes patula and Tagetes erecta, alongside their leaves.

About this work

Overview

This watercolor painting depicts two varieties of marigold flowers, Tagetes patula and Tagetes erecta, alongside their leaves. Created around 1654, it is now held at the Museum of Ethnography.

Subject & Meaning

The artwork features a loose arrangement of yellow and orange marigold flowers with green stems and leaves, conveying a sense of natural abundance.

Technique & Style

The painting showcases a realistic style with detailed textures and shading, achieved through the watercolor technique, which lends the work a soft, delicate appearance.

History & Provenance

The painting was created circa 1654 by an unidentified artist and is currently part of the Museum of Ethnography's collection.