Spitzweg – Mullein and Grasses Botanical Study (1845-50)

Carl Spitzweg’s careful oil study captures mullein (Königskerzen) standing sentinel among meadow grasses, reflecting his quieter passion for direct nature observation. Unlike his satirical genre scenes, this work reveals the Biedermeier artist’s skilled plein-air technique and genuine botanical curiosity.

Artist	Carl Spitzweg
Year	Unknown
Category	Botanical
Medium	Oil on canvas
Licence	CC0 Public Domain
Resolution	5 120 × 3 311 px
Format	JPEG
File Size	~8.2 MB