Rosier a feuilles molles 1817 - 1824

"Rosier à feuilles molles" (Soft-leaved Rose) is a botanical illustration created by Victor, a French artist, between 1817 and 1824. The artwork, now part of the Minneapolis Institute of Art's collection, features a delicate depiction of a rose branch with several blooms in shades of pink, set against a soft, off-white background. The detail in the leaves, thorns, and petals highlights the artist's skill in capturing the beauty of nature through meticulous hand-painted detail. This piece is a fine example of the botanical illustration genre, often commissioned for scientific or educational purposes, but also admired for its aesthetic appeal.