Les Roses: Rosa Damascena, subalba
1820
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
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Henry Joseph Redouté
Henry Joseph Redouté (1766–1852) was a French artist, born in Saint-Hubert.
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From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
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Les Roses: Rosa Damascena, subalba is a 1820 by Henry Joseph Redouté, a Romanticism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This painting features a detailed illustration of a rose plant with large white flowers and green leaves. The stem is adorned with thorns, and a few buds are visible. The flowers have yellow centers and are depicted in various stages of bloom. The artist has used a range of colors to create a sense of depth and texture in the painting. The leaves are a vibrant green, while the flowers are a soft white with subtle shading. The thorns on the stem add a touch of realism to the image. The painting is a beautiful example of Romanticism, a movement that emphasized emotion and nature. To learn more about this style, explore the Romanticism movement.
Henry Joseph Redouté (1766–1852) was a French artist, born in Saint-Hubert.
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