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Primula auricula, by Henry Joseph Redouté, 1827

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Overview

Primula auricula is a 1827 by Henry Joseph Redouté, a Romanticism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?
Henry Joseph Redouté
When & what style?
1827 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?
Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This painting shows a bouquet of flowers with dark blue petals and yellow centers. The flowers are arranged in a loose, organic way, with some facing forward and others turned to the side. The stems and leaves are a muted green color. The flowers are depicted in exquisite detail, with delicate folds in the petals and subtle shading that gives them a sense of depth and dimension. The overall effect is one of elegance and refinement. The Cleveland Museum of Art is home to many beautiful works of art, including this one.

About the artist

Portrait of Henry Joseph Redouté
Artist

Henry Joseph Redouté

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

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