Zonnebloem 1869 - 1925

Antoon Derkinderen's "Zonnebloem" is a pencil drawing of a sunflower, created sometime between 1869 and 1925. The artwork depicts the delicate details of the sunflower's structure, with the petals and stem rendered in light pencil strokes. Derkinderen, a Dutch artist, was known for his focus on nature and its intricacies, evident in this masterful portrayal of the sunflower. The simplicity of the drawing, executed in graphite on paper, speaks to Derkinderen's ability to capture the essence of a subject through a minimalist approach. The artwork reflects the artistic trends of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, with its focus on realism and detailed observation.