Choix des plus belles fleurs pl 075 (1827)
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We are delighted to feature on our webpage an exquisite piece of floral artistry from Pierre Joseph Redouté, a venerable figure in botanical illustration. This painting is part of his series "Choix des plus belles fleurs" and is specifically plate 075, created in the year 1827. Titled "Paeonia", this illustration features a vibrant and detailed depiction of a peony flower, renowned for its large, lush blooms and rich, saturated pink petals that surround a bright yellow center.Redouté’s work is characterized by its precision and lifelike detail, capturing the delicate textures of the peony petals and the robust, green leaves with stunning accuracy. The gentle shading and variations in color work together to create a sense of depth and dimensionality, making the flower almost palpable. Transcribing not just the aesthetics but the very soul of the botanical specimen, Redouté utilizes his mastery to bring forth a vivid still life that serves as a timeless representation of botanical beauty.
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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.