Choix des plus belles fleurs pl 088 (1827)
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This exquisite painting is a piece from Pierre Joseph Redouté's esteemed collection, Choix des plus belles fleurs, created in 1827. Redouté, known as the "Raphael of flowers", brings to life the delicate and enchanting Rosa Centifolia, commonly known as the cabbage rose. The artwork captures the rose in full bloom, showcasing an array of lush, soft petals that entice with their realistic texture and subtle shades of pink.Redouté's masterful use of light and color breathes life into this piece, making the petals appear almost translucent with an ethereal glow. The rose is presented alongside its lush green leaves and stems, studded with thorns, which add to the naturalistic detail of the work. A charming addition to this botanical portrayal is a vivid butterfly, nestled on one of the leaves, which not only enhances the composition's accuracy in depicting nature but also adds a vibrant splash of color."Rosa Centifolia" by Pierre Joseph Redouté not only highlights the artist's skill in botanical illustration but also serves as a timeless reminder of the beauty and complexity of the natural world.
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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.