Artwork
Cob-nut
Cob-nut is a watercolor work on paper by the Barbizon school artist Jacques Le Moyne de Morgues. It dates from 1568 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
Cob-nut is a watercolour on paper attributed to Jacques Lemoyne de Morgues, a Huguenot artist active in the 16th century. It is one of 59 botanical watercolours in an album, some of which are double-sided.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a hazel branch bearing cob-nuts, rendered in detail. As a botanical illustration, it aims to accurately represent the plant species.
History & Provenance
Dated to around 1575, Cob-nut is part of a body of work by Lemoyne de Morgues that was largely forgotten until its rediscovery in the early 20th century.
Legacy
Lemoyne de Morgues' botanical watercolours, including Cob-nut, have established him as a significant figure in the history of botanical art, recognized for his precise and detailed representations of plant life.
Artist & collection
Artist
Jacques Le Moyne de Morgues (French pronunciation: ; c. 1533–1588) was a French artist and member of Jean Ribault's expedition to the New World. His depictions of Native American life and culture, colonial life, and…
