Sagopalm, Molukken c. 1816 - 1846
adrianusjohannesbik
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shape in negative space
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negative space
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white dominant colour
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repetition of white
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lack of negative space
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watercolour illustration
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repetition of white colour
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a lot negative space
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remaining negative space
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watercolor
"Sagopalm, Molukken" is a pencil drawing by Adrianus Johannes Bik, created sometime between 1816 and 1846. The drawing depicts a single sagopalm tree in detail, showcasing the artist's interest in natural history and the exotic flora of the Moluccas. The artwork is currently housed at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam. Bik's meticulous attention to detail and minimalist composition are characteristic of his botanical drawings, making this a valuable example of 19th-century Dutch botanical illustration.
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