Rosa Hispida Argentea (1817 - 1824)

We are delighted to feature on our website the exquisite botanical artwork "Rosa Hispida Argentea" by the renowned French painter Pierre Joseph Redouté, created between 1817 and 1824. Redouté, often called the "Raphael of flowers," is famous for his precise and delicate rendering of plant species, which has enchanted art and botany enthusiasts alike for centuries.This painting captures the intricate beauty of the Rosa Hispida, or bristly rose. The composition focuses on a single branch, adorned with leaves, thorns, and blooms at various stages of development. A fully opened flower, radiant in its detailed depiction of lightly overlapping petals, takes center stage, its creamy whites highlighted against the soft, green leaves. Below this blossoming flower, tightly closed buds and a partially open bloom are captured with equal precision, illustrating the natural progression of growth in the life of a rose.Redouté's skill in botanical illustration not only serves the aesthetic but also a scientific purpose, providing a detailed study of the plant's characteristics. Each leaf, thorn, and petal is rendered with meticulous attention, making this artwork a valuable piece for both its visual beauty and botanical accuracy."Rosa Hispida Argentea" stands as a testament to Redouté's mastery in capturing the transient beauty of flora, immortalizing the delicate intricacies of nature in his celebrated style.