Red Portland Rose, Rosa damascena coccinea from Les Roses (1817-1824) by Pierre-Joseph Redouté. Custom Print on a 100% Airlume Combed and Ring-Spun Cotton Unisex Crewneck T-shirt Optimised Aspect Ratio.

Pierre-Joseph Redouté's "Red Portland Rose, Rosa damascena coccinea" from his seminal work "Les Roses" (1817-1824) stands as a quintessential example of botanical illustration, a genre that marries art with scientific inquiry. Redouté, often hailed as the "Raphael of flowers," was a master of capturing the delicate beauty and intricate details of flora. Born in 1759 in Saint-Hubert, Belgium, Redouté rose to prominence in Paris, where he became the court artist for Queen Marie Antoinette and later served Empress Joséphine Bonaparte.

Redouté's work is characterized by its meticulous attention to detail and vibrant yet naturalistic colors, achieved through the use of stipple engraving, a technique that allowed for subtle gradations and depth. In "Red Portland Rose," Redouté's philosophical approach is evident; he sought to convey the harmony and elegance inherent in nature, reflecting the Enlightenment ideals of beauty and order.

This particular piece exemplifies Redouté's ability to transcend mere scientific documentation, elevating botanical illustration to fine art. The subject, the Rosa damascena coccinea, is depicted with a precision that reveals both its botanical structure and aesthetic allure. Currently housed in various collections, the original illustrations from "Les Roses" remain highly valued for their artistic and historical significance, a testament to Redouté's enduring legacy in both the art and scientific communities.
Artist Name: Pierre-Joseph Redouté

Artwork Name: Red Portland Rose

Rosa damascena coccinea from Les Roses

Artwork Date: 1817-1824

Artist Nationality: Belgian

Artistic Style or Movement: Botanical Illustration

Genre: Botanical Art

Period: 19th Century

Medium: Watercolor on Vellum

Technique: Detailed Watercolor Painting

Cultural and Geographic Context: European Enlightenment and Scientific Exploration

Thematic or Conceptual Context: Scientific Study and Beauty of Nature

Artist's Intent and Context: To document and celebrate the diversity of roses through detailed and accurate illustrations

Formal elements and Composition: Focus on realism

attention to detail

and naturalistic depiction of the rose.

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