Artwork Page for Oak Leaves, Acorns, and Bird, folio 44 (recto), from Florilegium (A Book of Flower Studies)

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Oak Leaves, Acorns, and Bird, folio 44 (recto), from Florilegium (A Book of Flower Studies)

1608

France

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Medium
watercolor, ink, silver, and gold over occasional traces of pencil, on vellum
Measurements
Sheet: 31.1 x 20.2 cm (12 1/4 x 7 15/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of the American Foundation for the Maud E. and Warren H. Corning Botanical Collection 1963.594.44.a
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Print
A vertically oriented book page features watercolor botanical and animal studies within a double maroon border. Across the top, two clusters of green acorns with lobed leaves flank two individual acorns in brown and tan. Below, on the right, sits a small black and white bird in profile. Translucent vellum reveals faint, ghostly impressions of drawings from the reverse page, creating a delicate, layered composition.

Oak Leaves, Acorns, and Bird, folio 44 (recto), from Florilegium (A Book of Flower Studies)

1608

France

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