Fem plantestudier og to studier af en snegl 1848

This detailed pencil and watercolor study by Danish artist P.C. Skovgaard, created in 1848, showcases his meticulous attention to natural detail. The composition features three delicate plant studies and two snails, meticulously rendered in a naturalistic style. The snails, one with a pale shell and the other with a darker banded shell, are shown in various positions, capturing their movement and shell patterns. This intimate study, housed in the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, exemplifies Skovgaard's interest in the beauty of the natural world, revealing his keen observational skills and masterful use of fine detail.