Coltsfoot 1855

drawing

amateur sketch

toned paper

light pencil work

16_19th-century

pen sketch

pencil sketch

personal sketchbook

german

ink drawing experimentation

pen-ink sketch

sketchbook drawing

sketchbook art

Fritz Bamberger's 1855 pencil drawing "Coltsfoot" showcases the artist's meticulous detail and delicate touch. The artwork, currently housed at the Städel Museum, depicts the intricate structure of the Coltsfoot plant with a realism that captures its subtle textures and forms. Bamberger's keen observation of nature, evident in this botanical study, underscores his skill as a draftsman and his appreciation for the beauty of the natural world.