White Cyclamen after 1691
mariasibyllamerian
stadelmuseum
drawing, gouache, chalk
drawing
abstract painting
egg art
baroque
gouache
possibly oil pastel
handmade artwork painting
fluid art
german
plant
chalk
food art
14_17th-century
watercolour bleed
watercolour illustration
botanical art
watercolor
Maria Sibylla Merian's "White Cyclamen," created after 1691, showcases her meticulous botanical illustrations. This watercolor painting captures the delicate beauty of cyclamen flowers with their white petals and yellow centers, surrounded by lush green leaves. Merian's work was groundbreaking for its scientific accuracy and artistic elegance, contributing significantly to the field of natural history illustration. "White Cyclamen" is a testament to her remarkable ability to depict the intricacies of the natural world.
Comments
As a businesswoman in Amsterdam from 1691 on, Merian lived in part from the sale of such striking flower drawings as this one. The motif of the white cyclamen was evidently in demand: there are two further versions of the drawing in other collections. The execution is of a high quality, but there is nevertheless still some doubt as to whether it is entirely from Merian’s own hand or was carried out with the assistance of her daughters, who were accordingly trained. The inscription was probably added by a hand other than the artist’s.
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