Common Provence Rose Bud c. 1775

This 18th-century hand-colored engraving, “Common Provence Rose Bud,” from an anonymous artist depicts a single rose stem with several buds in varying stages of bloom. The detailed, delicate brushwork of the artist highlights the intricacies of the rose’s botanical structure, making this botanical print a delightful piece of natural history art. The print is currently part of the Minneapolis Institute of Art’s collection.