332 - Unknown (20th century), Botanical study, cotton plant, Watercolor

Unknown (20th century), Botanical study, cotton plant, Watercolor Unknown (20th century): Botanical study, cotton plant Detailed depiction of a cotton plant with leaves and flowers, 20th century, Watercolor Technique: Watercolor on paper Inscription: Inscribed in the lower right by the artist’s hand: “Gossypium herbaceum Baumwollstaude.” Date: 20th century Description: The artwork depicts a detailed botanical illustration of a cotton plant. The plant extends across the center of the picture and features green leaves with flowers in various stages of development. Precise details in color and form reveal a lifelike anatomy of the plant. Source: Otto Warburg (1859 Hamburg–1938 Berlin), *Kulturpflanzen der Weltwirtschaft* (Cultivated Plants of the Global Economy), 1908 | Book, Plants Keywords: Botany, 20th century, Modern, Botany, Germany, Size: Paper: 48.3 cm x 39.0 cm (19 x 15.4 in), Image: 39.3 cm x 31.0 cm (15.5 x 12.2 in) Condition: In fairly good condition. The artwork shows slight discoloration at the edges and minor creases. There is a full-page, horizontal crease in the center. The corners of the sheet are slightly bumped and creased.