Rosa Gallica Gueriniana (1817 - 1824)
Technique: Giclée quality print
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We are delighted to present a stunning piece from our collection, "Rosa Gallica Gueriniana," painted by the acclaimed botanical artist Pierre Joseph Redouté between 1817 and 1824. This exquisite artwork captures the delicate beauty of the Rosa Gallica Gueriniana, a variety of rose celebrated for its captivating blooms.In this painting, Redouté masterfully portrays a central, fully bloomed rose of deep crimson and purple hues, its intricate layers of petals arranged in a lush, dense cluster. The bloom is flanked by two smaller buds poised to open, suggesting the continual renewal of life. The rose is depicted with realistic green leaves and stems, showing Redouté's attention to detail and his skill in rendering the texture and sheen of plant surfaces.With his characteristic precision, Redouté not only celebrates the visual charm of this flower but also contributes to the scientific and historical understanding of botanical species. His works remain vital to both the art world and the realm of botanical science, providing a delicate balance between aesthetic pleasure and scientific inquiry.
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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.