{"product_id":"original-botanical-watercolor-of-malus-with-german-poem-verso","title":"Original Botanical Watercolor of Malus with German Poem Verso","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"1031\" data-end=\"1316\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eA lovely original botanical watercolor study labeled “Malus” on the lower left, presented unframed in a white mat. The front features delicate apple or crabapple branches with pink blossoms, green leaves, and small red fruit, painted with a light, charming hand.\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1318\" data-end=\"1783\"\u003eThe reverse makes this piece especially sweet: it bears a handwritten German poem excerpt by Conrad Ferdinand Meyer, titled “Genug ist nicht genug” — translating to “Enough is not enough.” The poem celebrates autumn abundance, fruit-laden branches, peaches, grapes, and the idea that beauty and pleasure can overflow beyond what is merely necessary. It gives the botanical a beautiful layered story: fruit, bloom, abundance, and poetry all in one piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1785\" data-end=\"2040\"\u003eThe combination of original watercolor, botanical subject, and handwritten literary verso makes this feel more personal than a standard floral study. Beautiful for a kitchen, breakfast room, garden room, bedroom, nursery, or layered with other botanicals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2042\" data-end=\"2269\"\u003eCondition: Good vintage condition with light age-related toning and minor surface wear. Presented unframed in a white mat. Backside includes handwritten poem and decorative initial. Mat shows light wear consistent with age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2271\" data-end=\"2322\"\u003eEstimated age: likely mid to late 20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2271\" data-end=\"2322\"\u003eTranslation of verso: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"189\" data-end=\"374\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"189\" data-end=\"214\"\u003eEnough is not enough!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"214\" data-end=\"217\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePraised be autumn!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"235\" data-end=\"238\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eNo branch is without its fruit.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"269\" data-end=\"272\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eMany a branch bends deeply, overburdened with abundance;\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"328\" data-end=\"331\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ethe apple falls to earth with a dull sound.\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"376\" data-end=\"569\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"376\" data-end=\"401\"\u003eEnough is not enough!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"401\" data-end=\"404\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eIt laughs among the leaves!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"431\" data-end=\"434\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe juicy peach beckons to the thirsty mouth.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"479\" data-end=\"482\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe drunken wasps hum all around:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"515\" data-end=\"518\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Enough is not enough!” around a cluster of grapes.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"571\" data-end=\"747\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"571\" data-end=\"596\"\u003eEnough is not enough!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"596\" data-end=\"599\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWith full draughts, the poet’s spirit drinks\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"643\" data-end=\"646\"\u003e\u003cem\u003efrom the fountain of pleasure.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"676\" data-end=\"679\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe heart, too, needs abundance;\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"711\" data-end=\"714\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eenough can never, ever be enough.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"749\" data-end=\"792\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSigned\/credited: \u003cstrong data-start=\"766\" data-end=\"792\"\u003eConrad Ferdinand Meyer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"749\" data-end=\"792\"\u003eDimensions: 12.25 x 16\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MAETIQUES","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52415360401690,"sku":"J87","price":95.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0781\/0780\/3930\/files\/Untitleddesign-2026-06-30T172033.988.png?v=1782858041","url":"https:\/\/maetiques.com\/products\/original-botanical-watercolor-of-malus-with-german-poem-verso","provider":"MAETIQUES","version":"1.0","type":"link"}