Rosa Indica acuminata (Pointed-petal Indian rose). Rosier des Indes a petales pointus (Indian rose with pointed petals).

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• ARTIST: Pierre-Joseph Redoute

• MEDIUM: Stipple engraving,

  DATE: 1824.

• EDITION SIZE: Paper size 9 5/8 x 6 1/4" (24.4 x 15.8 cm).

• DESCRIPTION: The first octavo edition of Les Roses is a smaller and more accessible version of Pierre-Joseph Redouté's monumental folio edition of the same name. This work, originally published between 1817 and 1824, is one of the most iconic botanical art collections in history, showcasing Redouté's extraordinary talent as a painter of flowers. <br><br> The first octavo edition was published in Paris by C. L. F. Panckoucke, a prominent publisher known for high-quality works in science, literature, and art. <br><br> The octavo edition is more compact than the original folio, with dimensions better suited for personal libraries. It aimed to reach a wider audience without compromising on artistic quality. <br><br> The plates were printed in color using a stipple engraving process. Each print was meticulously finished by hand, preserving the vibrancy and delicate detail that made Redouté's roses famous. The illustrations depict a wide variety of rose species and hybrids, celebrated for their lifelike quality and scientific precision. <br><br> Pierre-Joseph Redouté (1759–1840), often called the "Raphael of Flowers," was a court painter for Marie Antoinette and later for Empress Joséphine. <br><br> Les Roses was commissioned under the patronage of Joséphine, reflecting her passion for roses at her Malmaison estate.

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• CONDITION: Good condition.

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• CATEGORIES: 18th-19th Century Subjects , Natural History - Botanicals , Redoute - Roses