Name: El Libro de las Flores: Pierre-Joseph Redouté Botanical Art
SKU: 9783836570619

Question 1

Who is Pierre-Joseph Redouté?

Accepted Answer

Pierre-Joseph Redouté (1759-1840) was a French floral painter renowned for his botanical art, often referred to as 'The Rafael of Flowers' due to his exquisite illustrations of flowering plants.

Question 2

What specific works are included in this book?

Accepted Answer

This elegant catalog gathers all the color botanical engravings from Redouté's magnificent volumes 'Las rosas' and 'La selección de las más bellas flores y ramas con los mejores frutos'.

Question 3

What makes Redouté's work significant?

Accepted Answer

Redouté's work is significant for its extraordinary ability to combine scientific precision with artistic beauty, offering a unique vision of magnificent greenhouses and gardens from old Paris.

Question 4

Who were Redouté's patrons?

Accepted Answer

Redouté was adored by Parisian high society and had a network of patrons, including Napoleon's wife, Josefina.

El Libro de las Flores (Fp, Ie)

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