Rosa Centifolia Carnea (1817 - 1824)

We are delighted to present on our website a remarkable piece by Pierre Joseph Redouté, the celebrated Belgian painter known for his exquisite depictions of flowers, who earned the nickname "the Raphael of flowers." The painting at hand, "Rosa Centifolia Carnea," created between 1817 and 1824, showcases Redouté's mastery in illustrating the delicate and detailed beauty of plants.This particular painting features the sumptuous Rosa Centifolia, commonly referred to as the "cabbage" rose due to the densely packed petals that resemble a cabbage head. The painting captures the rose in a natural, lifelike pose, with a full bloom in a tender shade of pink at the center, surrounded by several buds in various stages of unfurling.The rose is depicted with a realistic stem adorned with sharp thorns and lush green leaves, each vein and texture rendered with meticulous attention to detail. The subtle color gradation of the petals, from soft pinks at the edges to deeper shades near the base, illustrates Redouté’s exceptional skill in using watercolors to mimic the natural interplay of light and shadow."Rosa Centifolia Carnea" exemplifies Redouté’s ability to convey not just the botanical accuracy but also the delicate beauty of flowers, making his works enduring treasures in the world of botanical illustration.