Choix des plus belles fleurs pl 109 (1827)
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We invite you to explore the delicate beauty captured in Pierre Joseph Redouté's botanical illustration, "Choix des plus belles fleurs pl 109" from 1827. This artwork showcases a single tulip, portrayed with exquisite precision and vibrant color. Redouté, often referred to as the "Raphael of flowers," masterfully renders the tulip with overlapping petals that exhibit a stunning interplay of magenta and yellow hues, highlighted with subtle shades of green. The leaves and stem are depicted with realistic texture and natural curvature, enhancing the lifelike appearance of the flower.This piece is a prime example of Redouté's skill in botanical illustration, a genre that combines artistic beauty with scientific accuracy. Through his work, Redouté not only created stunning visual art but also contributed significantly to the botanical studies of his time, documenting the flora of his era with precision.
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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.