Rosa Canina Burboniana (1817 - 1824)
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In the enchanting botanical art piece "Rosa Canina Bourboniana," Pierre Joseph Redouté captures the essence of the Bourbon rose with exquisite detail and tender care. Created between the years 1817 and 1824, this illustration is part of Redouté's broader work which often involved documenting the varied species of flowers and plants in precise, lifelike compositions.The painting features a branch of Bourbon roses extending gracefully upward. This variety, known for its luxurious blooms and historical significance in rose cultivation, is presented here with a cluster of flowers and buds in varying stages of bloom. The soft, lush pink petals are rendered with such finespun precision that one can almost sense their velvety texture just by gazing at the image.Surrounding the central blooms are rich, green leaves, detailed with the veins and serrations that characterize the rosa canina species. Redouté’s technique highlights not only the beauty but also the botanic intricacies of the plant, making this painting informative as well as visually captivating.Redouté’s dedication to botanical accuracy and his ability to convey the subtlest of details make "Rosa Canina Bourboniana" a masterpiece that is as educational as it is beautiful.
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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.