Les roses
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Abstract
Full-page stipple engravings, Pierre-Joseph Redouté, arguably among the greatest flower painters of all time, printed in color and finished by hand, including frontispiece (wreath of roses engraved by Charlin, with Greek inscription printed in gold). Engravers include Langlois (59), Chapuy (41) and Bessin (or Bessa) (22). Port. of Redouté by C.S. Pradier after Gerard, 1811. McTigue admires the "breathtaking delicacy'' and scientific accuracy of this work.
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The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Print Collection
Shelf locator: MEM+ R323r (Redoute, P. J. Roses)