Waterplanten 1826

light pencil work

pencil sketch

personal sketchbook

ink drawing experimentation

plant

ink colored

sketchbook drawing

pencil work

watercolour illustration

sketchbook art

watercolor

"Waterplanten" (1826) is a detailed botanical illustration by Jan Baptiste de Jonghe (1785-1844) now housed in the Rijksmuseum. The print depicts a single water plant, showcasing its leaves and stem with a meticulousness that would be appreciated by both botanists and art lovers. De Jonghe, known for his precise and lifelike depictions of flora, captured the intricate details of the plant with remarkable accuracy. This black and white lithograph is a testament to his talent as a botanical artist.