Artwork
Crown Imperial Fritillary

Crown Imperial Fritillary is a print by the Romanticist artist Henry Joseph Redouté. It dates from 1827 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
This one stands out because the colors feel soft but sharp at the same time.
This painting shows a close-up of a crown imperial fritillary flower. The pale orange petals droop around the stem like a bell. Tiny green dots dot the petals near the center.
Henry Joseph Redouté painted this in 1827. He was famous for his detailed plant drawings. This one stands out because the colors feel soft but sharp at the same time.
It’s a good example of Redouté’s style. Look up Henry Joseph Redouté (French, 1766–1853) to see more of his work.
Overview
Crown Imperial Fritillary is a print created by Henry Joseph Redouté in 1827, currently held at The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a close-up view of a crown imperial fritillary flower, with pale orange petals drooping around the stem in a bell-like shape and tiny green dots near the center.
Technique & Style
Redouté's work is characterized by detailed and softly rendered botanical illustrations, as seen in the delicate balance of softness and sharpness in the flower's depiction.
History & Provenance
Henry Joseph Redouté, a French artist active from the late 18th to the mid-19th century, created this print in 1827, showcasing his skill in botanical illustration.
Artist & collection
Artist
Henry Joseph Redouté (1766–1852) was a French artist, born in Saint-Hubert.
















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