Rosa Indica Automnalis (1817 - 1824)
Technique: Giclée quality print
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"Rosa Indica Automnalis" is an exquisite painting by the renowned botanical artist Pierre Joseph Redouté, created sometime between the years 1817 and 1824. This artwork, like Redouté's many others, captures the delicate beauty of flowers with scientific precision and artistic elegance. The painting features the autumn damask rose, characterized by its lush, opulent bloom presented in a soft, deep pink hue that stands out against the subtle creamy background. Accompanying the central open bloom are smaller buds and a spray of green leaves, depicted with meticulous attention to detail and shading.Pierre Joseph Redouté, often referred to as the "Raphael of flowers," was celebrated for his ability to render flora with both botanical accuracy and aesthetic grace. His works were highly sought after by botanists and art enthusiasts alike during his lifetime and continue to enchant viewers to this day. "Rosa Indica Automnalis" is a quintessential example of his mastery in capturing the essence of floral subjects, making it not only a visual delight but a piece of historical botanical documentation as well.
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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.