Rosa Muscosa Anemone-Flora (1817 - 1824)
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Explore the delicate beauty of Pierre Joseph Redouté’s “Rosa Muscosa Anemone-Flora,” a stunning illustration from his series created between 1817 and 1824. Known as the "Raphael of flowers," Redouté achieved a level of precision and depth in botanical illustrations that has rarely been surpassed.This painting captures the exquisite detail and vibrant colors of a moss rose (Rosa muscosa), showcasing a full bloom in a lush, deep pink alongside buds poised to open. The flower is depicted with astonishing accuracy, featuring velvety petals and a bright yellow center, set against a backdrop of rich green leaves with intricately detailed textures. The stems, thorny and realistic, curve gracefully, conveying both the beauty and the harsher, protective nature of the rose.This artwork not only embodies Redouté’s mastery over the medium of watercolor but also reflects his deep understanding of botany, which earned him respect and patronage from the scientific and artistic communities of his time.
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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.