Flowers. Masterpieces of Botanical Illustration by Pierre-Joseph Redouté
39.99 €
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Flowers. Masterpieces of Botanical Illustration by Pierre-Joseph Redouté
39.99 €
Luxurious roses, gorgeous lilies and irises are the queens of any garden! Botanical illustrations by the famous French artist Pierre-Joseph Redouté are true masterpieces in the world of art. "Raphael of flowers" - that's what contemporaries called the favorite of the French court of the XVIII century. As a court illustrator of botanical catalogs of Queen Marie Antoinette, the artist devoted himself exclusively to the depiction of flowering plants in watercolor, wrote picturesque floral still lifes for wealthy Parisian patrons, with whom he served. Redoute's main specialty was roses and lilies. A sumptuous 1802 edition of The Lilies remains to this day one of the most expensive books in history. The artist attracted the attention of the French elite of the 18th and 19th centuries, traveling with botanical expeditions and creating stunning illustrations for the flora and fauna catalogs of the Museum of Natural History. As Marie Antoinette's court painter, Raphael of Flowers weathered political storms and, thanks to his talent, received the patronage of Napoleon's wife Josephine. This book contains selected works by the artist, allowing you to experience the botanical splendor of the beautiful Paris of the past, accessible only to the bygone French high society. Delve into the world of beauty and grace that Pierre-Joseph Redouté created and enjoy exploring his creations. The floral illustrations adorning each page of this book will allow you to enjoy the unique charm of nature captured on canvas and preserved in history.
See also:
- All books by the publisher
- All books in the series A Life in Flowers. Florist's Gift Editions