Rosa Redutea Rubescens (1817 - 1824)
Technique: Giclée quality print
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We are delighted to present a stunning rendition of the Rosa Redutea Rubescens by the celebrated botanical artist Pierre Joseph Redouté, crafted between 1817 and 1824. This artwork exquisitely captures the delicate beauty of a flowering rose plant in remarkable detail.The painting depicts a single stem of the rose adorned with vibrant red blossoms at various stages of bloom, alongside buds poised to open. Surrounding the flowers are lush green leaves, some tinged with hints of red at the edges, adding depth and contrast to the composition. The stem, detailed with fine thorns, projects a sense of realism that Redouté is famed for.Redouté's masterful use of watercolor techniques is evident in the gentle gradients of color and precise texturing, which bring the botanical subject to life on the paper. Each petal and leaf is rendered with such fidelity that viewers might feel they could reach out and touch the velvety surfaces.This piece not only serves as a beautiful artistic expression but also as a scientific illustration that reflects the intricacies of botanical life.
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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.