Rosier de France a fleurs panachees 1817 - 1824

"Rosier de France a fleurs panachees" is a botanical illustration by French artist François Langlois (called Ciartres). Created between 1817 and 1824, this delicate watercolor depicts a single, striped pink rose with its stem and leaves. Langlois was known for his detailed and accurate renderings of flowers, which were often commissioned for scientific publications. The artwork, now part of the Minneapolis Institute of Art collection, showcases the beauty and scientific precision of botanical illustration.