Cuspidate Rose - Rosa Aciphylla

by Pierre-Joseph Redouté

Step back into the golden era of botanic excellence through this magnificent reproduction of “Cuspidate Rose” (Rosa Aciphylla / Rosier Cuspide), created by history's greatest artist of flora, Pierre-Joseph Redouté. First published between 1817 and 1824 in his famous work Les Roses, this reproduction depicts the beauty and elegance of the point leaf rose with scientific precision and artistic elegance.

Having been a court painter to both Marie Antoinette and Empress Joséphine, Redouté invented a revolutionary method of stipple engraving that enabled him to create the beautiful soft gradations and lifelike texture of this artwork. Unlike other botanic artists who worked on dried flowers, Redouté would paint directly from living plants, thereby capturing the essence of the French royal gardens alive and thriving.

Depicting slender climbing thorny branches, intricately detailed serrated leaves, and beautifully colored and formed five petal flowers, this print will perfectly complement any modern interior setting. From your gallery wall to your study to your living room or your traditional country kitchen.