Rosa Sempervirens Leschenaultiana (1817 - 1824)
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Delve into the delicate beauty of "Rosa Sempervirens Leschenaultiana," a masterful botanical illustration by Pierre Joseph Redouté, created between 1817 and 1824. This exquisite artwork showcases Redouté's skill in capturing the essence of floral subjects with scientific accuracy and artistic grace.The painting depicts the Rosa sempervirens Leschenaultiana, a variety of evergreen rose named in honor of French botanist Jean Baptiste Leschenault de La Tour. The composition features a singular, elegant white rose in full bloom, accompanied by a smaller bud poised to open. The flowers are set against a backdrop of rich, green leaves, detailed with the utmost precision to highlight their natural veining and glossy texture.Redouté's use of soft, muted colors and fine brushstrokes enhances the overall gentleness of the scene, inviting viewers to appreciate the serene beauty of this rose 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.