Rosa damascena variegata York and Lancaster rose, engraved by Bessin, from Les Roses, 1817-24
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Pierre-Joseph Redoute's Rosa damascena variegata York and Lancaster rose, engraved by Bessin, from Les Roses, 1817-24 into your home with a handmade oil painting reproduction. Carefully recreated on canvas by skilled artists using traditional techniques, this piece captures the delicate brushwork, subtle light, and vibrant color of the original masterpiece. With museum-level quality and rich texture, it brings elegance and artistic depth to any space. Enjoy free shipping and make this masterpiece a part of your personal collection.
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Original Description
The enchanting watercolor "Rosa damascena variegata York and Lancaster rose" from Pierre-Joseph Redouté's legendary botanical compendium Les Roses (1817-24) embodies the golden age of natural history illustration. Engraved by Bessin, this masterpiece showcases Redouté's signature blend of scientific precision and sublime artistry—each striated petal seems to tremble with life against the creamy vellum, the rose's variegated blush of pale pink and white echoing the War of the Roses symbolism it was named for. As Napoleon's official court artist and Marie-Antoinette's drawing tutor, Redouté elevated botanical art to aristocratic status; this very plate exemplifies why his works became crown jewels of European libraries. The composition's elegant negative space and subtle shadows demonstrate how Redouté bridged Enlightenment empiricism and Romanticism's passion for nature’s beauty, making this rose an immortal icon in the canon of both art and horticultural history.
For interior spaces, this print’s soft coral-and-ivory palette yearns for curatorial placement in neoclassical or French country settings. Frame it in an ebonized wood with gilt slip to mirror early 19th-century herbarium elegance, ideally hung at eye level in a reading nook or above a Louis XVI-style writing desk. The 25x35cm original folio size demands respectful breathing room—pair with celadon-green walls or linen upholstery to let the botanical details shine, while avoiding competing floral patterns. In modern offices, a high-quality reproduction could anchor a gallery wall with monochrome botanical sketches or complement minimalist spaces as a singular focal point, its historical gravitas softening contemporary edges. Always display under diffuse natural light to honor Redouté’s delicate watercolor luminescence, perhaps flanked by porcelain vases holding real Damask roses for poetic synergy.
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Lead Time & Shipping
When you order this oil painting replica, it typically takes 2-3 weeks to paint. If the artwork is more complex, it might need a little more time to ensure the best quality. Once it's ready, we'll send you a photo for your approval. After you give the green light, we'll ship it to you for free.
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Return & Refund
We believe in the quality of our hand-painted oil painting reproductions, and your satisfaction is our priority. If for any reason, you are not completely satisfied with your purchase, we offer a 45-day return policy. You can return your artwork within 45 days of receipt and receive a full refund. Please note that the artwork must be returned in the original packaging and in the same condition as it was received.
