Boterbloemen before 1893

child-oriented illustration

quirky illustration

blue ink drawing

childish illustration

old engraving style

personal sketchbook

ink drawing experimentation

sketchbook drawing

watercolour illustration

sketchbook art

"Boterbloemen" (Buttercups) is a delicate watercolor illustration by Dutch artist Willem Wenckebach, dating from before 1893. The artwork, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, showcases Wenckebach's meticulous detail and captivating depiction of nature. The delicate brushstrokes and watercolor washes bring a sense of life and vibrancy to the buttercups, showcasing their soft yellow petals and slender stems. This botanical illustration exemplifies Wenckebach's skill in capturing the beauty and intricacy of the natural world.