Rosa Rubifolia (1817 - 1824)

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Pierre Joseph Redouté's Rosa Rubifolia, crafted between 1817 and 1824, is a stunning example of botanical art, revealing the delicate beauty of the Rose species. This detailed illustration shows a sprig of Rosa rubifolia adorned with gentle pink blooms and elegant green leaves, presenting a naturalistic and scientifically accurate portrayal of this lovely wild rose.Redouté, renowned for his masterful handling of botanical subjects, brings out the texture of the petals and the vibrant green of the leaves with exquisite precision. His use of subtle shading and soft hues captures the light as it falls across the flower, creating a lifelike depiction that is both educational and captivating. The painting not only serves as a piece of art but also as a valuable scientific record, characteristic of Redouté’s work, which has often been referred to as a blend of art and science.This particular illustration, Rosa Rubifolia, demonstrates Redouté's unique ability to highlight the understated beauty of less commonly celebrated plants, elevating them to a subject worthy of admiration and study.

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Pierre-Joseph Redouté, was a painter and botanist from Belgium, known for his watercolours of roses, lilies and other flowers at Malmaison, many of which were published as large, color stipple engravings. He was nicknamed "the Raphael of flowers" and has been called the greatest botanical illustrator of all time.