Artwork
Les Roses: Rosa Candolleana Elegans
Les Roses: Rosa Candolleana Elegans is a print by the Romanticist artist Henry Joseph Redouté. It dates from 1820 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
Les Roses: Rosa Candolleana Elegans is a hand-colored print created by Henry Joseph Redouté in 1820, currently held at The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a detailed illustration of a rose bush, featuring white flowers with yellow centers, green leaves, and buds on thin brown stems, set against a light beige background.
Technique & Style
The realistic rendering of the flowers and foliage showcases intricate details and textures, characteristic of Redouté's work, and exemplifies the Romanticism movement's emphasis on nature.
Context
As a representative work of Romanticism, Les Roses: Rosa Candolleana Elegans reflects the art movement's focus on emotion and the natural world.
Artist & collection
Artist
Henry Joseph Redouté (1766–1852) was a French artist, born in Saint-Hubert.
