Rosa Indica Subviolacea (1817 - 1824)
Technique: Giclée quality print
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"Rosa Indica Subviolacea" is a striking botanical illustration by the renowned artist Pierre Joseph Redouté, created between 1817 and 1824. This exquisite depiction showcases Redouté's unparalleled skill in capturing the delicate beauty of flowers, specifically, a variety of rose that mesmerizes with its rich, varied hues.The painting features a single rose branch, elegantly positioned to display both flowers and buds in various stages of bloom. Redouté's attention to detail is evident in the lifelike textures of the petals and leaves, each stroke and color meticulously chosen to reflect the natural vibrancy of the subject. The flowers are portrayed in lush shades of deep reds and purples, interspersed with lighter tones, hinting at the softness and depth of the roses.The composition is balanced and truly showcases the artist's botanical expertise and artistic precision. This painting not only captures the physical accuracy of the "Rosa Indica Subviolacea" but also evokes a sense of tranquility and the fleeting beauty of nature in full bloom.As viewers, we are invited not just to observe but also to delve into a moment of natural beauty preserved forever by Redouté’s masterful hand.
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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.