La botanique de J. J. Rousseau Pl 09 (1805)
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The painting titled "La botanique de J.J. Rousseau Pl 09" by Pierre Joseph Redouté, created in 1805, is a striking and delicate representation of a botanical subject that exhibits Redouté's precision and grace in depicting flora. This particular artwork features an upright stem of a plant adorned with a cluster of pale lavender flowers, each marked with subtle hints of yellow and deeper violet, that captures the essence of natural beauty and botanical detail.The flowers are displayed against a clean, pale background that ensures all attention is drawn to the meticulously rendered petals and leaves. The soft gradations of color in the petals coupled with the visibility of delicate veins create a realistic and almost tactile experience for the viewer. The leaves, with their rich green tones and detailed texturing, complement the blooms and add a lush, vibrant contrast to the composition.Redouté’s work is known for its scientific accuracy combined with artistic elegance, making his paintings highly valued both in the realms of art and botany. This image from "La botanique de J.J.
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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.