Series of Prints with Flowers and Animals in a Landscape c. 1600 - 1605
johannhogenberg
toned paper
light pencil work
pencil sketch
flower
personal sketchbook
coloured pencil
pen-ink sketch
sketchbook drawing
watercolour illustration
sketchbook art
pencil art
Johann Hogenberg's "Series of Prints with Flowers and Animals in a Landscape" is a small-scale print from the early 17th century. Depicting a naturalistic landscape, the scene showcases a pear tree, a hedgehog, two rabbits, and a cluster of flowers. Hogenberg was a prolific printmaker, known for his detailed depictions of flora and fauna. This print's delicate lines and intricate details capture the beauty of nature in a small format, making it a charming example of early natural history illustration.
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In making his representations of flowers and animals Hogenberg borrowed freely from prints by other artists. Some combinations are endearing, others slightly bizarre. What does a polar bear have to do with artichokes? It is precisely the series’ mixture of originality and naiveté that is so appealing to modern eyes.
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