Rosa Malmundariensis (1817 - 1824)
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Rosa Malmundariensis (1817 - 1824) by Pierre Joseph Redouté is a delicate and refined botanical illustration that beautifully encapsulates the essence of the rose species it represents. This artwork features a singular rose bloom at the center, exhibiting a soft pink hue with subtly shaded petals that radiate around a golden-yellow center. Surrounding the blossom are numerous green leaves and smaller buds, some of which are just beginning to open.The painting's background is unadorned, highlighting the meticulous detail and vivid naturalism of Redouté's style. The clean lines and the precise rendering of each leaf and thorn underscore the artist's mastery in botanical illustration. Redouté's skill in capturing the intricate beauty of flora is evident in the way he portrays the texture of the leaves and the natural posture of the stem.Pierre Joseph Redouté, often celebrated as the 'Raphael of flowers', brings a scientific accuracy melded with artistic grace to his botanical illustrations, making them cherished not only by botanists but also by art lovers and collectors.
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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.