White Moss Rose - Rosa Muscosa Alba

by Pierre-Joseph Redouté

Add a touch of elegance and grace from the world of the French monarchy with this stunning reproduction of “Rosa Muscosa Alba” (The White Moss Rose) by the renowned painter Pierre-Joseph Redouté. First published between 1817 and 1824 as part of his groundbreaking work “Les Roses”, this piece successfully combines scientific precision and visual poetry.

Nicknamed "Raphael of Flowers", Pierre-Joseph Redouté was the imperial court's official flower painter, depicting the rare flower species growing in the famous gardens of Empress Joséphine at Château de Malmaison.

In this particular painting, there is an immaculate flower at the center, completely opened, while in the background there are tender, opening pale pink and white buds. True to this flower, the stem and the buds have the moss-like growth, which is characteristic of this flower. The pioneering technique of stipple engraving makes it possible for this artist to create smooth transitions of colors, making it a perfect embodiment of European romanticism.