{"product_id":"original-botanical-watercolor-of-prunus-pissardii-with-french-poem-verso","title":"Original Botanical Watercolor of Prunus Pissardii with French Poem Verso","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"822\" data-end=\"1152\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eA beautiful original botanical watercolor study labeled “Prunus Pissardii” on the lower left, presented unframed in a white mat. The front features a flowering plum branch with soft pink blossoms, deep red-purple leaves, and small plum-like fruit, all painted with a delicate hand and lovely seasonal color.\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1154\" data-end=\"1587\"\u003eThe reverse makes the piece especially charming, with a handwritten French poem by André Theuriet titled “Le Merle” from \u003cem data-start=\"1283\" data-end=\"1296\"\u003eNos Oiseaux\u003c\/em\u003e. The poem describes a blackbird singing in blooming plum trees in March, sensing spring even through late frosts, and dreaming ahead to cherries, sun-filled vines, and harvest. It pairs beautifully with the front botanical subject — blossom, fruit, spring, and poetry all in one small work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1589\" data-end=\"1832\"\u003eThis piece feels personal and collected, with the quiet charm of an artist’s botanical study and the added romance of handwritten French verse. Lovely for a kitchen, garden room, bedroom, nursery, powder bath, or layered with other botanicals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1834\" data-end=\"2068\"\u003eCondition: Good vintage condition with light age-related toning and minor surface wear. Presented unframed in a white mat. Backside includes handwritten French poem and decorative initial. Mat shows light wear consistent with age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2070\" data-end=\"2121\"\u003eEstimated age: likely mid to late 20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2070\" data-end=\"2121\"\u003eTranslation on verso: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"105\" data-end=\"254\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThe handwritten poem on the back appears to be “Le Merle” by André Theuriet, from \u003cem data-start=\"214\" data-end=\"227\"\u003eNos Oiseaux\u003c\/em\u003e. It translates roughly as:\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"256\" data-end=\"341\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eIn March, the blackbird, the merry whistler,\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"302\" data-end=\"305\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSings in the flowering plum trees.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"343\" data-end=\"462\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eDespite the late frosts\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"366\" data-end=\"369\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThat whiten the green meadows,\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"399\" data-end=\"402\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eHe feels spring coming through\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"432\" data-end=\"435\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe sky striped with sleet.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"464\" data-end=\"610\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eLong before its time, he goes dreaming\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"502\" data-end=\"505\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eOf slopes filled with cherries,\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"536\" data-end=\"539\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAnd breathing in exquisite scents,\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"573\" data-end=\"576\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eHe whistles, his beak to the wind.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"612\" data-end=\"743\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFrom far away, like a strange mirage,\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"649\" data-end=\"652\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eHe sees beneath the red shade\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"681\" data-end=\"684\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe vines full of sun,\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"706\" data-end=\"709\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe ripe grapes ready for harvest.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"745\" data-end=\"820\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAnd the blackbird, the merry whistler,\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"783\" data-end=\"786\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSings in the flowering plum trees.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions: 12.25 x 16\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MAETIQUES","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52415373639962,"sku":"J88","price":95.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0781\/0780\/3930\/files\/Untitleddesign-2026-06-30T172851.187.png?v=1782858537","url":"https:\/\/maetiques.com\/products\/original-botanical-watercolor-of-prunus-pissardii-with-french-poem-verso","provider":"MAETIQUES","version":"1.0","type":"link"}