Rosa Semper-Virens Globosa (1817 - 1824)
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This exquisite work of art, "Rosa Semper-Virens Globosa" by the celebrated botanical artist Pierre Joseph Redouté, showcases the delicate beauty of a climbing rose variety. Created between 1817 and 1824, the painting captures the essence of the evergreen shrub with its climbing nature and globular flower shape, which lends the piece its name.In the image, the viewer is greeted with a stem of the rose, elegantly bearing leaves, buds, and flowers. The blooms, depicted in full and partial views, display a serene palette of whites and soft pinks, with gentle yellow stamens at their centers exuding a subtle, captivating charm. The green leaves and buds have a lush, vibrant quality that contrasts with the tranquility of the flowers. To the bottom right, a solitary red hip provides a striking pop of color against the muted tones of the blooms and foliage.Redouté's mastery in botanical illustration is evident in the meticulous detail and lifelike quality of each element. Known for his precision and artistic finesse, his work not only serves as a scientific record of plant species but also as a celebration of nature's aesthetics.
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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.