Rose of Love - Rosa Pumila

by Pierre-Joseph Redouté

Experience the grandeur of France’s court at its finest in your own personal setting with “Rose of Love” (Rosa Pumila), an exceptional work created by the greatest botanical illustrator that history knows – Pierre-Joseph Redouté.

The work was originally published between 1817 and 1824 as part of his famous folio, Les Roses, and features the delicate rosy pink and complex anatomy of the Rosa pumila flower. The "Raphael of Flowers" as he is called, painted this magnificent specimen straight from the gardens of the imperial Empress Joséphine, using the groundbreaking technique of stipple engraving which facilitated the rendering of colors similar to watercolors, allowing for every petal, thorn, and leaf to be painted with complete realism.

Ideal for vintage decorators, gardeners, and art collectors alike, this exceptional piece will instantly add grace and elegance to any living space!