Papaver somniferum (opium-valmue) 1635 - 1664
hanssimonholtzbecker
statensmuseumforkunst
drawing, gouache
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naturalistic theme
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drawing
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egg art
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gouache
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food illustration
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floral photography
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botanical photography
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food art
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watercolour illustration
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botanical art
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watercolor
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warm toned green
"Papaver somniferum (opium-valmue)" is a botanical illustration by Hans Simon Holtzbecker, a prominent Danish artist, created between 1635 and 1664. The artwork depicts two opium poppy flowers in detail, showcasing the artist's meticulous attention to botanical accuracy. This watercolor painting, now housed at the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, exemplifies the burgeoning field of botanical illustration in the 17th century, where scientific observation and artistic skill were intertwined to document the beauty and complexities of the natural world.
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