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French flower painter Pierre-Joseph Redouté (1759–1840) devoted himself exclusively to capturing the diversity of flowering plants in watercolor paintings which were then published as copper engravings, with careful botanical descriptions. The darling of wealthy Parisian patrons including Napoleon’s wife Josephine, he was dubbed “the Raphael of flowers,” and is regarded to this day as a master of botanical illustration.

This elegant catalogue brings together all engravings from Redouté’s illustrations of Roses and Choix des plus belles fleurs (Selection of the Most Beautiful Flowers) and the most astounding images from The Lilies. Offering a vibrant overview of Redouté’s admixture of accuracy and beauty, it is also a privileged glimpse into the magnificent gardens and greenhouses of a bygone Paris.



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“The magic of his art still has an almost meditative effect today. A magnificent volume.” * Victoria Magazine *
“One of the most gifted botanical artists in history.” * Victoria Magazine *

Redouté. The Book of Flowers

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      Publisher Taschen GmbH
      Published 16 February 2018
      ISBN-13 9783836568937
      978-3836568937
      ISBN-10 3836568934
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      Nature in the arts

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      French flower painter Pierre-Joseph Redouté (1759–1840) devoted himself exclusively to capturing the diversity of flowering plants in watercolor paintings which were then published as copper engravings, with careful botanical descriptions. The darling of wealthy Parisian patrons including Napoleon’s wife Josephine, he was dubbed “the Raphael of flowers,” and is regarded to this day as a master of botanical illustration.

      This elegant catalogue brings together all engravings from Redouté’s illustrations of Roses and Choix des plus belles fleurs (Selection of the Most Beautiful Flowers) and the most astounding images from The Lilies. Offering a vibrant overview of Redouté’s admixture of accuracy and beauty, it is also a privileged glimpse into the magnificent gardens and greenhouses of a bygone Paris.



      Trade Review
      “The magic of his art still has an almost meditative effect today. A magnificent volume.” * Victoria Magazine *
      “One of the most gifted botanical artists in history.” * Victoria Magazine *

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