prunus domestica 1801 1819 Size:A2 (60 x 42 cm) Interesting fact: Henri Rousseau was

Interesting fact: Henri Rousseau was often called a "tax collector

He was a passionate violin player and was known for entertaining guests with musical performances at social events

the wife of Napoleon Bonaparte

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from history to art

prunus domestica 1801 1819 Size:A2 (60 x 42 cm) Interesting fact: Henri Rousseau wasPierre Joseph Redout, known as the "Raphael of flowers," was an exceptional botanical artist of the early 19th century. His depiction of Prunus domestica, commonly known as the plum tree, from 1801 1819, is an outstanding example of his ability to capture the delicate beauty and fine details of plants. Redout's watercolors are characterized by their vivid coloring and accurate depiction, which remain unmatched in botanical illustration to this day.