Willow Herb, Buxstead 1919

"Willow Herb, Buxstead" is a watercolor by renowned Scottish architect and designer Charles Rennie Mackintosh, created in 1919. The work features a stylized depiction of a willow herb flower, with the stem and leaves rendered in a bold, graphic style. This piece is characteristic of Mackintosh's late work, which often focused on botanical subjects and featured his distinctive use of color and line. Mackintosh's botanical works, like this one, offer a fascinating glimpse into his artistic evolution, showing his move towards a more expressive and organic aesthetic.