Explore Caspar David Friedrich’s The Wanderer Above a Sea of Fog, a masterpiece of German Romanticism. Uncover the personal, historical, and philosophical influences behind the painting, revealing why it continues to captivate artists and art-lovers as a profound reflection on nature & the human spirit.

Pierre-Joseph Redouté
Pierre-Joseph Redouté (1759–1840) was a Belgian painter and botanist known for his exquisite botanical illustrations, particularly of roses. He served as the official co...
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Pierre-Joseph Redouté (1759–1840) was a Belgian painter and botanist known for his exquisite botanical illustrations, particularly of roses. He served as the official court artist for Queen Marie Antoinette and later gained fame for his floral watercolours, which were widely reproduced as prints. Redouté's illustrations are celebrated for their botanical accuracy, delicate rendering, and vibrant colours, capturing the beauty of plant specimens with remarkable precision. His most famous works include "Les Roses," a series of detailed illustrations of roses that remains a landmark in the history of botanical art.
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