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Early Life and Training

Born: July 10, 1759, in Saint-Hubert, Belgium
Family of Artists: His father and grandfather were painters; his elder brother was a scenery designer.
Early Career: Left home at age 13 to work as an itinerant painter, creating interior decorations, portraits, and religious commissions.
Move to Paris (1782): Joined his brother in painting scenery for theaters in Paris.

Botanical Illustration and Patronage

Meeting Botanists: Met Charles Louis L'Héritier de Brutelle and René Desfontaines, who introduced him to botanical illustration.
Mentorship: Studied under L'Héritier and Gerard van Spaendonck, learning dissection techniques and watercolor handling.
Royal Patronage: Became draughtsman and painter to Queen Marie Antoinette.
Empress Joséphine’s Patronage (1798): Became the official artist for Empress Joséphine de Beauharnais at the Château de Malmaison, gaining access to a vast collection of exotic plants.
Teaching: Taught painting to Princess Adélaïde of Orléans in 1809.

Major Works and Artistic Style

Les Liliacées (The Lilies): A series of books published between 1802 and 1816, featuring over 400 hand-colored plates depicting lily-like plants.
Les Roses (The Roses): Published between 1817 and 1824, containing nearly 170 plates showcasing different rose varieties.
Watercolor Technique: Mastered watercolor painting, using meticulous brushwork and subtle shading to capture the delicate beauty of flowers.
Composition: Often featured a single flower as the central focus, surrounded by leaves and stems.

Influences and Historical Significance

Flemish and Dutch Flower Painters: Considered an important heir to the tradition of Brueghel, Ruysch, van Huysum, and de Heem.
Jan van Huysum: Inspired by the work of this Dutch eighteenth-century flower painter during his early career.
"Raphael of Flowers": Nicknamed for his exceptional skill and artistry.
Legacy: Considered one of the greatest botanical illustrators of all time, influencing subsequent generations of artists. His works remain highly valued for their precision, accuracy, and beauty.

Later Life and Death

Appointment at the Museum: Appointed a master of draughtsmanship for the National Museum of Natural History in 1822.
Legion of Honour: Became a Chevalier of the Legion of Honour in 1825.
Death: Died suddenly on June 19 or 20, 1840, and was interred in Père Lachaise Cemetery.

pierre joseph redouté

pierre joseph redouté

1759 - 1840 , Belgium

Rýchle fakty

Artistic Movement Or Style: Botanical illustration
Artists Who Influenced This Artist: ['Jan van Huysum']
Date Of Birth: July 10, 1759
Date Of Death: June 19, 1840
Full Name: Pierre-Joseph Redouté
Nationality: Belgian
Notable Artworks:
- Rosa clinophyllarosa
- Rosa centifolia (cabbage rose)
- Rosa moschata (musk rose)
Place Of Birth: Saint-Hubert, Belgium

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