Who painted Violet (Viola odorata)?

Violet (Viola odorata) was painted by Pierre Bulliard in 1788.

Where can I see Violet (Viola odorata)?

Violet (Viola odorata) is held by Victoria and Albert Museum.

What movement is Violet (Viola odorata)?

Violet (Viola odorata) is associated with Romanticism.

Can I buy a print of Violet (Viola odorata)?

Museum-quality prints of Violet (Viola odorata) are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Violet (Viola odorata)

Pierre Bulliard , 1788

Violet (Viola odorata) is a print by the Romanticist artist Pierre Bulliard. It dates from 1788 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.

About this work

This is a print of a violet from Bulliard’s Herbier de la France. It’s one of more than 600 botanical plates he made between 1780 and 1795 in Paris.

Bulliard did it all himself, he drew, engraved, and printed each sheet with three colored layers over black outlines.

Check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more plates from the Herbier.

Overview

Violet (Viola odorata) is a botanical print from Pierre Bulliard's Herbier de la France, a comprehensive herbal published in Paris between 1780 and 1795, comprising over 600 plates.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a violet (Viola odorata), showcasing Bulliard's focus on accurately illustrating French flora during the late 18th century.

Technique & Style

Bulliard achieved nuanced coloration by printing three tint plates over an engraved black outline and shading, demonstrating his mastery of color-printing techniques.

History & Provenance

Created in Paris between 1780 and 1795, this plate is part of Bulliard's self-produced herbal, where he undertook all aspects of production from drawing to printing.

Context

Herbier de la France is renowned as a landmark in botanical illustration history, notable for its extensive scope and innovative color-printing methods.

Legacy

The work's significance is recognized by institutions like the Victoria and Albert Museum, which holds multiple plates from the Herbier de la France in its collection.

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Artist & collection

Artist

Pierre Bulliard

Jean Baptiste François Pierre Bulliard, also known simply as Pierre Bulliard, was a French physician and botanist. The standard author abbreviation Bull. is used to indicate this person as the author when citing a botanical name.