Rosa Villosa Therebenthina (1817 - 1824)
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"Pierre Joseph Redouté's botanical illustration, titled 'Rosa Villosa Therebenthina' from his series created between 1817 and 1824, showcases his precise and delicate approach to the art of depicting flora. Renowned for his detailed and accurate representations, this artwork highlights a wild rose variety known for its simple yet stunning beauty.In this painting, a single pink rose takes center stage, its petals spread open to reveal a vibrant yellow heart of stamens, inviting viewers closer. The bloom, along with its unopened buds, poised elegantly on a winding stem, is set against a backdrop of rich green leaves that are meticulously detailed, revealing their lush texture and the natural venation characteristic of the rose bush.Redouté’s work not only captures the aesthetic appeal of the plant but also serves an educational purpose, reflecting his intent to document and categorize plant species.
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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.