Who painted Choix des plus belles fleurs...plus beaux fruits: Grenade?

Choix des plus belles fleurs...plus beaux fruits: Grenade was painted by Henry Joseph Redouté in 1827.

Where can I see Choix des plus belles fleurs...plus beaux fruits: Grenade?

Choix des plus belles fleurs...plus beaux fruits: Grenade is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

What movement is Choix des plus belles fleurs...plus beaux fruits: Grenade?

Choix des plus belles fleurs...plus beaux fruits: Grenade is associated with Romanticism.

Can I buy a print of Choix des plus belles fleurs...plus beaux fruits: Grenade?

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Artwork

Choix des plus belles fleurs...plus beaux fruits: Grenade

Henry Joseph Redouté , 1827

Choix des plus belles fleurs...plus beaux fruits: Grenade 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.: 1955.331
Credit line: Gift of The Print Club of Cleveland in honor of Arnold M. Davis

About this work

Overview

Grenade 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 pomegranate with its stem and surrounding foliage, set against a plain white background. The detailed rendering of the fruit and leaves creates a sense of realism.

Technique & Style

Redouté's work showcases his attention to texture and detail, with the pomegranate's skin rendered in a lifelike manner through the use of shading and subtle surface irregularities. The leaves are drawn with precise lines, capturing the effects of light.