Boeket met Chinese roos, zonnebloem en aster 1825

"Boeket met Chinese roos, zonnebloem en aster" (1825) is a black and white lithograph by the French artist Auguste Piquet de Brienne, depicting a bouquet of flowers. The composition includes a prominent Chinese rose, sunflowers, and asters. The artwork, part of the Rijksmuseum collection, is a testament to the meticulous detail and refined aesthetic of botanical illustration during the early 19th century. The precise rendering of the flowers, their delicate petals, and the intricate details of the leaves highlight Brienne's technical mastery and fascination with the natural world. This lithograph, measuring 355 mm in height and 267 mm in width, serves as a visual record of the beauty and diversity of the plant kingdom.