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Choix des plus belles fleurs...plus beaux fruits: Figue Violette
Choix des plus belles fleurs...plus beaux fruits: Figue Violette 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.
- Accession no.
- 1955.330
About this work
Overview
Figue Violette is a print created by Henry Joseph Redouté in 1827, currently held at The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a fig branch with two fruits and several leaves, rendered in shades of purple, yellow, and green against a light beige background.
Technique & Style
Redouté's detailed rendering and use of color and shading create a sense of depth and texture, emphasizing the central subject.
Context
This work is associated with the Romanticism movement, characterized by a focus on natural subjects and detailed representation.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Henry Joseph Redouté (1766–1852) was a French artist, born in Saint-Hubert.
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