Flora! Illuminated… Day 19

Matthaeus Merian. Sunflower, 1641. Hand-colored line engraving.

Space for the sunflower, bright with yellow glow, To court the sky. –Caroline Gilman

Matthaeus Merien’s (1593-1650) depiction of the sunflower from the year 1641 has a decidedly contemporary look to it for a 17th century work! Look at the work of these three 19th and 20th century artists and decide for yourself… Vincent van Gogh (1853-1890) Sunflowers 1888 Gustav Klimt (1862-1918) Sunflower 1906-1907 Georgia O’Keeffe (1887-1986) Sunflower 1935