Extra large botanical book plate from Roses and Roses 2 by Pierre-Joseph Redoute published in 1954 and 1956.
Printed on good quality paper and measuring 30cm x 40.5cm each these beautiful plates could be framed and displayed in groups or on their own and would make a beautiful gift.
Rosa Gallica rosea flore simplici. Rosier de Provins roses et simples.
Bookplates will be sent rolled and in a tube.
Napoleon Bonaparte, a frequent visitor to Redoute’s studio, once expressed his disappointment and astonishment that a painter so gifted should waste his time in painting roses instead of recording the great events in history. Yet Redoute, by the publication of Les Liliacees and Les Roses, was himself to make history in the world of botanical art.
The publication of Les Roses began in 1817 and continued over the following seven years until three folio volumes in thirty parts had been presented. Their success was unique and today Redoute’s name still reigns supreme among botanical artists.
Extra large botanical book plate from Roses and Roses 2 by Pierre-Joseph Redoute published in 1954 and 1956.
Printed on good quality paper and measuring 30cm x 40.5cm each these beautiful plates could be framed and displayed in groups or on their own and would make a beautiful gift.
Rosa Gallica rosea flore simplici. Rosier de Provins roses et simples.
Bookplates will be sent rolled and in a tube.
Napoleon Bonaparte, a frequent visitor to Redoute’s studio, once expressed his disappointment and astonishment that a painter so gifted should waste his time in painting roses instead of recording the great events in history. Yet Redoute, by the publication of Les Liliacees and Les Roses, was himself to make history in the world of botanical art.
The publication of Les Roses began in 1817 and continued over the following seven years until three folio volumes in thirty parts had been presented. Their success was unique and today Redoute’s name still reigns supreme among botanical artists.
