Artwork
Les Liliacées: Cypripedium calceolus
Les Liliacées: Cypripedium calceolus is a print by the Romanticist artist Henry Joseph Redouté. It dates from 1809 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
Les Liliacées: Cypripedium calceolus is a print created by Henry Joseph Redouté in 1809, currently held at The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts the Cypripedium calceolus plant, showcasing its yellow flowers with distinctive petals and green, veined leaves on a brown stem. The detailed representation includes visible roots, emphasizing the plant's natural beauty.
Technique & Style
The work is characterized by its realistic and detailed portrayal, with subtle shading and texture that captures the lifelike appearance of the plant. It exemplifies the Romanticism movement's focus on nature and emotional expression.
Context
As part of the Romanticism movement, Les Liliacées: Cypripedium calceolus reflects the era's emphasis on the natural world and the emotional responses it evokes.
Artist & collection
Artist
Henry Joseph Redouté (1766–1852) was a French artist, born in Saint-Hubert.
