Rosa Nivea (1817 - 1824)
Technique: Giclée quality print
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In the delicate botanical painting "Rosa Nivea", artist Pierre Joseph Redouté captures the serene beauty of a white rose, portraying its ethereal quality with almost scientific precision. Redouté, renowned for his detailed representations of flowers, uses a soft palette and meticulous strokes to bring the nuances of the rose and its foliage to life.The painting features a single stem of the rose, elegantly positioned to showcase both the fully blossomed flowers and the buds preparing to bloom. The main bloom, open and facing forward, invites the viewer to admire its pure white petals that radiate around a golden center. The subtle interplay of light and shadow on the petals adds depth and realism to the flower. Surrounding leaves in various shades of green provide a lush backdrop, emphasizing the central motif’s delicate hues."Rosa Nivea" is not merely an artistic creation; it is a testament to Redouté’s passion for botany and art, serving as an essential document for the study of botanical illustration in the early 19th century. This artwork appeals not only to those with an interest in horticulture but also to anyone who appreciates the intricate beauty of nature captured by a master artist’s hand.
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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.