Artwork
Les Roses: Rosa villosa, pomifera
Les Roses: Rosa villosa, pomifera 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 villosa, pomifera is a print created by Henry Joseph Redouté in 1820, currently held at The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts soft pink roses with thorny green stems, capturing the delicate texture and color of the blooms.
Technique & Style
Redouté worked directly from live roses to achieve a highly realistic representation, rendering the petals with such detail that they appear almost tactile.
Context
This print is one of 124 plates from a larger book of flower prints, showcasing Redouté's meticulous study of botanical subjects.
Artist & collection
Artist
Henry Joseph Redouté (1766–1852) was a French artist, born in Saint-Hubert.
