Rosa Hudsoniana Salicifolia (1817 - 1824)
Technique: Giclée quality print
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We are delighted to feature the exquisite botanical illustration, "Rosa Hudsoniana Salicifolia" by Pierre Joseph Redouté, a celebrated Belgian artist known for his masterful depictions of flowers. Created between 1817 and 1824, this artwork showcases Redouté’s attention to detail and his passion for botany.This painting depicts a delicate rose species, possibly originating from the Hudson Bay area, as suggested by its name. The rose features prominently in the composition with its soft pink petals gracefully unfolding around a golden yellow center. The flowers are captured in various stages of bloom, from tight buds to full blossoms, illustrating the natural progression of growth. Surrounding the flowers are lush, green leaves with a detailed, realistic texture that enhances the plant’s lifelike appearance.Redouté's skill in using light and shadow not only highlights the velvety texture of the petals but also gives the plant a vibrant, three-dimensional feel.
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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.