101 - G. HOFMANN (19th), Yellow Mullein, 1863, Watercolor

G. HOFMANN (19th), Yellow Mullein, 1863, Watercolor G. Hofmann (19th century): Yellow Mullein Detailed botanical illustration of a flowering plant, 1863, Watercolor Technique: Watercolor on paper Inscription: Signed lower right: "G. Hofmann." Dated lower right: "1863." Date: 1863 Description: The watercolor depicts a botanically accurate representation of a yellow-flowering mullein (Verbascum), characterized by an upright flower panicle and soft, felt-like leaves. The flowers, with their five pale yellow petals and red stamens, are depicted in various stages from bud to full bloom. The coloring is subdued yet richly nuanced, featuring delicate shades of yellow and green. The work is executed on lightly tinted paper and emphasizes the plant’s scientific and didactic function by leaving it exposed. Stylistically, the sheet can be attributed to the 19th-century tradition of scientific illustration, with a clear affinity to botanical educational charts. Keywords: Botany, 19th century, Romanticism, Flowers, Germany, Size: Paper: 24.0 cm x 19.7 cm (9.4 x 7.8 in), Illustration: 17.8 cm x 9.9 cm (7 x 3.9 in) Condition: In fairly good condition. The artwork shows various visible foxing spots across the entire surface, especially in the margins. A small loss of paper is visible in the upper left and upper right corners. Minor discoloration and signs of use are present. There is a short tear in the lower right margin.