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Artwork

Choix des plus belles fleurs...plus beaux fruits: Passiflore ailee

Henry Joseph Redouté , 1827

Choix des plus belles fleurs...plus beaux fruits: Passiflore ailee is a print by the Romanticist artist Henry Joseph Redouté. It dates from 1827 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art. Choix des plus belles fleurs.

Accession no.: 1955.474
Credit line: Gift of The Print Club of Cleveland in honor of Mrs. William G. Mather

About this work

Overview

Choix des plus belles fleurs...plus beaux fruits: Passiflore ailee is a print created by Henry Joseph Redouté in 1827, currently held at The Cleveland Museum of Art.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a single Passiflora plant with two flowers and three leaves, showcasing the artist's attention to botanical detail. One flower is in bloom with a red and purple coloration, while the other remains a bud with green and pink hues.

Technique & Style

Redouté's work is characterized by its precise rendering of natural details, such as leaf veins and petal textures, reflecting a scientific approach to botanical illustration.