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PIERRE JOSEPH REDOUTE Flemish-born botanical artist in France Date: 1759 - 1840
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1759 1840 Born Flemish Pierre Redoute
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1. Title: "Pierre Joseph Redoute: The Master of Romantic Botanical Art" Pierre Joseph Redoute (1759-1840), a Flemish-born artist, is renowned for his exquisite and meticulously detailed botanical illustrations that graced the pages of numerous horticultural publications during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. This image showcases Redoute in his studio, surrounded by an array of flowers and foliage, as he skillfully captures their essence on paper. Born in Marken, Belgium, Redoute began his artistic career as a decorative painter, but his passion for botanical illustration was ignited when he was employed by the renowned botanist Charles Louis L'Héritier de Brutelle. Redoute's talent quickly gained recognition, and he was appointed as the official artist to the French Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte in 1802. Redoute's work during this period, known as the "Napoleonic Series," is considered his magnum opus. This collection of over 800 botanical illustrations is characterized by its exceptional detail, vibrant colors, and lifelike representations of flowers and plants. These illustrations were published in the influential horticultural journal, "Les Lithographies de Redouté," which was distributed throughout Europe and beyond. Redoute's influence on botanical illustration was profound, and his work continues to inspire artists, horticulturists, and collectors to this day. This evocative portrait, with its intimate depiction of Redoute's creative process, offers a glimpse into the world of this remarkable artist and the passion that fueled his groundbreaking contributions to the field of botanical art.
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