Rosa Centifolia Bullata (1817 - 1824)
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Explore the delicate beauty of Pierre Joseph Redouté's "Rosa Centifolia Bullata," a masterpiece painted between the years 1817 and 1824. This exquisite work of art focuses on a tender portrayal of the Bullata rose, celebrated for its lush, peony-like blossoms. Redouté, often called the "Raphael of flowers," captures the essence of this flower with precision and a palpable softness.The painting shows a large, blooming pink rose at its center, surrounded by several buds in various stages of opening. This central rose, with its multi-layered petals, exudes a delicate blush tone, suggesting softness and depth. The leaves are richly detailed, displaying various green hues and the velvety texture characteristic of the Bullata variety. Redouté's skillful use of light and shadow not only highlights the natural beauty of the rose but also illustrates the artist's meticulous observation and technical prowess in botanical illustration.This artwork not only serves as a visual delight but also as an important historical record of botanical species of the time.
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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.