Rosa Muscosa Multiplex (1817 - 1824)
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The painting "Rosa Muscosa Multiplex" by Pierre Joseph Redouté, a distinguished painter famed for his precise depictions of plants and flowers, showcases a beautifully detailed rose variety. Produced between 1817 and 1824, this artwork features a moss rose, which is renowned for the moss-like growth on its stems and buds, giving it a unique tactile appeal. This particular specimen is illustrated with a full bloom at the center, displaying layers of delicate pink petals unfolding gracefully.Surrounding the central bloom are several buds in varying stages of development, each covered in fine hairs resembling moss, enhancing the botanical accuracy and aesthetic quality of the piece. The leaves, depicted with great detail, exhibit rich green hues and realistic textures, contributing to the lifelike representation of the plant.Redouté's mastery in botanical illustration is evident in the careful balance of scientific accuracy and artistic expression, making his works both educational and visually captivating.
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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.