Rosa Berberifolia (1817 - 1824)
Technique: Giclée quality print
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The artwork titled "Rosa Berberifolia," painted by the celebrated Belgian artist Pierre Joseph Redouté between 1817 and 1824, exemplifies the delicate beauty and meticulous detail for which Redouté is renowned. This piece is a splendid example of his work in botanical illustration, a field where he earned the nickname "the Raphael of flowers."In "Rosa Berberifolia," we see a graceful depiction of the Barberry-leaved Rose. The painting features a slender branch adorned with leaves and several stages of the rose's bloom—from tightly closed buds to fully opened flowers. The flowers, characterized by their vibrant yellow petals with a striking pattern of dark maroon near the base, create a vivid contrast with the soft green of the leaves. Each element is rendered with scientific accuracy yet artistically composed to highlight the natural beauty of the subject.This illustration not only serves as an artistic creation but also as a scientific record. Redouté's works were highly valued both for their aesthetic appeal and their contribution to botanical studies, providing insights into the form and coloration of 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.