Rosa Campanulata Alba (1817 - 1824)
Technique: Giclée quality print
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Welcome to a delicate showcase of the subtle beauty captured by Pierre Joseph Redouté, often celebrated as the "Raphael of flowers". This particular piece, "Rosa Campanulata Alba," created between 1817 and 1824, stands out as a prime example of Redouté’s mastery in depicting botanical subjects with grace and scientific accuracy.In this painting, a slender stem adorned with sharp thorns and rich green leaves gracefully supports a cluster of pristine white roses. The flowers, ranged in various stages of bloom—from tightly furled buds to fully opened blossoms—exhibit a serene, almost ethereal quality. Each petal is rendered with a luminous quality that seems to capture and softly reflect the light, giving the artwork a vibrant, almost lifelike presence.The soft color palette, predominantly in shades of white and green, accentuates the delicate textures of the petals and leaves, highlighting Redouté’s attention to detail and his remarkable ability to depict the natural world. The composition not only celebrates the aesthetic appeal of the rose but also contributes to botanical studies by providing a detailed, accurate portrayal of this floral 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.