Apothecary Rose - Rosa Gallica Rosea Flore Simplici

by Pierre-Joseph Redouté

Enter the beautiful, rich gardens at Empress Joséphine’s famous Château de Malmaison through this rare fine art reproduction of “Rosa Gallica Rosea Flore Simplici” (“The Apothecary Rose”) by the famous "Raphael of Flowers," Pierre-Joseph Redouté.
This rare plate was originally produced from 1817 until 1824 as part of his famous masterpiece Les Roses, where he immortalized one of the most ancient and highly regarded varieties of rose.

A favorite flower in medieval monastery gardens because of its medicinal properties, the Apothecary Rose will enchant you not only as a scientific botanical specimen but also as an elegantly simple work of nature.