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Les Liliacées:  Crocus Sativus, by Henry Joseph Redouté, 1809

Les Liliacées: Crocus Sativus

Henry Joseph Redouté

1809

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

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Overview

Les Liliacées: Crocus Sativus is a 1809 by Henry Joseph Redouté, a Romanticism work, depicting Tulipa, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?
Henry Joseph Redouté
When & what style?
1809 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?
Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This painting shows a detailed drawing of a crocus flower. It's very precise and colorful. The artist paid close attention to the flower's shape and texture. The drawing is part of a bigger collection of flower paintings. The artist was known for his detailed work on flowers and plants. You can learn more about this style by looking at the work of artist: Henry Joseph Redouté (French, 1766–1853)

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Artist

Henry Joseph Redouté

Henry Joseph Redouté (1766–1852) was a French artist, born in Saint-Hubert.

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