Takje van een dadelpalm met groene vruchten 1872 - 1950

"Takje van een dadelpalm met groene vruchten" (Branch of a date palm with green fruits) is a watercolor painting by Barbara Elisabeth van Houten, a Dutch botanical artist, created between 1872 and 1950. The artwork depicts a close-up view of a slender branch of a date palm laden with green fruits, rendered in a realistic style characteristic of botanical illustrations. The delicate details of the branch's texture and the subtle variations in the color and shape of the fruits highlight the artist's keen observation and precise technique. This piece, measuring 500 mm in height and 364 mm in width, exemplifies van Houten's contribution to the field of botanical art.