Tak van een flox c. 1775 - 1825

"Tak van een flox" (c. 1775-1825) is a botanical illustration by Dutch artist Willem van Leen (1753-1825), depicting a single stem of a flowering phlox plant. Rendered in delicate watercolor, the artwork showcases the plant's graceful form and the subtle variations in color within its delicate petals. Van Leen's meticulous attention to detail and realistic depiction make this artwork a fine example of the botanical illustration genre, which was popular during the 18th and 19th centuries.