Plantestudier 1831 - 1852

"Plantestudier" is a botanical study created by Danish artist Dankvart Dreyer in pen and ink between 1831 and 1852. The artwork, now in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst in Copenhagen, showcases Dreyer's meticulous attention to detail as he captures the delicate structure of various plant forms. The sketch features a central stem with buds and leaves, alongside smaller sketches of other plants, revealing Dreyer's interest in capturing the natural world. This piece exemplifies the meticulous nature of botanical illustration, a genre that flourished during the 19th century.