Honderdbladige roos 1799 - 1801

"Honderdbladige roos" is a botanical illustration by Pierre François Legrand created between 1799 and 1801. The drawing depicts a detailed rendering of a rose bush, with multiple blooms, leaves, and even a bee and butterfly. The artwork, measuring 493 mm in height and 335 mm in width, showcases the artist's meticulous attention to detail, capturing the delicate textures and intricate forms of the plant. This print, often referred to as a "hundred-leaf rose," exemplifies the popular botanical illustrations of the late 18th and early 19th centuries.