Crocus Syber. Safran ou Crocus de Siberie. c. early 19th century

This anonymous watercolor, likely from the early 19th century, showcases the delicate beauty of a _Crocus Sibricus_, also known as Siberian Saffron. The artist uses fine, precise brushstrokes to capture the delicate petals of the flower, which are depicted in shades of soft blue and white. The contrasting colors of the orange stamens and green leaves add to the visual interest of the composition, making the artwork a prime example of the botanical illustration genre, where accuracy and artistry meet to showcase the splendor of the natural world.