Artwork
Cyclamen; Borage
Cyclamen; Borage is a watercolor work on paper by the Early Baroque Italian 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
Cyclamen; Borage is a double-sided watercolour on paper featuring two botanical subjects. Created around 1575, it is part of an album of 59 watercolours attributed to Jacques Lemoyne de Morgues.
Subject & Meaning
The work depicts a cyclamen on one side and a common borage on the other, exemplifying the Renaissance interest in botanical illustration.
Technique & Style
Executed in watercolour, the piece showcases Lemoyne de Morgues' skill in capturing the detail and delicacy of plant life, contributing to his reputation as a notable early botanical painter.
History & Provenance
The album containing Cyclamen; Borage was rediscovered in the early 20th century, shedding new light on Lemoyne de Morgues' work beyond his previously known designs for woodcuts.
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…
