(Rosa Fragrans) Les Roses peintes par J.P. Redoute. Paris 1828-29. Framed Sold

"Rosa Fragrans (Indica) Rosier Odorant (des Indes)"

Pierre-Joseph Redoute is the most celebrated of all flower painters. His success stemmed from his enormous talent and from his ability to attract royal patronage no matter what the political climate; first becoming the drawing master of Marie Antoinette, and then, the Empress Josephine.  The patronage of the Empress marks the most successful phase in Redoute’s dazzling career. Josephine was an enthusiastic collector of rare plants and she engaged Redoute to make drawings of the specimens she planted in her gardens at Malmaison.  She provided him with all the varieties of roses he depicted in the 169 engraved illustrations contained in Les Roses.

This original engraving was included in Les Roses peintes par J.P. Redoute. The work was printed in the octavo size in Paris between 1828-29.

Hand colored stipple engraving.
9 ¼ x 5 7/8 inches sheet size, framed size 17 x 13.5 inches.
Archivally framed in gold leaf frame.