Tijgerlelie en gemene Bolderik 1683 - 1733
bernardpicart
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toned paper
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light pencil work
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pen drawing
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pen sketch
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pencil sketch
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old engraving style
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ink drawing experimentation
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pen-ink sketch
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pen work
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sketchbook drawing
"Tijgerlelie en gemene Bolderik" is a botanical illustration by Bernard Picart, a Dutch artist known for his detailed engravings. The drawing depicts a tiger lily and a common toadflax, both rendered in meticulous detail using pen and ink. The drawing showcases Picart's mastery in capturing the delicate features of these plants, offering a glimpse into the natural world through an artistic lens. This work is a fine example of 18th-century botanical illustration and is currently housed at the Rijksmuseum.
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