Purple Agatha - Rosa Gallica Agatha Var. Delphiniana

by Pierre-Joseph Redouté

Embrace the charm of French imperial gardens from the 19th century with this amazing fine art reproduction of “Purple Agatha” (Rosa Gallica Agatha Var. Delphiniana), produced by none other than the famous master of floral paintings, Pierre-Joseph Redouté.

Otherwise called the “Child of France” (Enfant de France) rose, this antique variety is well-known from Louis XV’s times due to its compact layering and impressive depth of violet-crimson coloration. Redouté, who was nicknamed the “Raphael of Flowers,” skillfully highlights the natural transparency of petals through his unique technique of stipple engraving. The chosen example features one mature flower surrounded by two rising buds of a different stage of growth—a perfect embodiment of this ancient French rose hybrid.

This painting will look great in any interior setting: contemporary living room, vintage-style bedroom, or a home office bathed with sunlight.