Rosa Montezuma (1817 - 1824)
Technique: Giclée quality print
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We are delighted to feature a stunning piece of botanical art from the renowned artist Pierre Joseph Redouté. The painting, titled "Rosa Montezuma" (1817 - 1824), captures the exquisite details of this unique rose variant with an almost lifelike precision that Redouté is celebrated for.In "Rosa Montezuma," viewers can admire the intricate depiction of a rose branch that gently ascends, adorned with soft-pink blossoms and lush green leaves. Each flower exhibits delicate petals arranged around a bright yellow center, manifesting the natural beauty and detailed structure of the Montezuma rose. Noteworthy are the various stages of bloom captured in the artwork—from tightly closed buds hinting at future beauty, to fully opened blossoms displaying their full glory.This artwork not only showcases Redouté's mastery in illustrating flora but also serves as an important historical record of botanical varieties of the early 19th century. "Rosa Montezuma" is perfect for those who appreciate both the beauty of nature and the finesse of detailed artistic rendering.
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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.