Blood-Red Bengal Rose (Rosa indica cruenta) — Pierre-Joseph Redouté, Les Roses (1817–1824)

Deep carmine petals layered like silk, finely serrated leaves, and a slender cane set with neat prickles. This fine-art reproduction—after Redouté’s landmark botanical plate from Les Roses—pairs scientific exactitude with quiet drama: immaculate line, luminous washes, and a poised composition that feels both timeless and bold.

Why it captivates

• Botanical precision — faithful morphology and venation rendered with clarity.

• Rich palette — saturated crimson blooms balanced by cool greens on a calm ground.

• Elegant minimalism — negative space lets colour and contour sing.

• From desk to salon — crisp detail up close; striking presence across a room.

• Heritage appeal — by the “Raphael of flowers,” refined and collectible.

What you’ll see

A single stem of Rosa indica cruenta: a full blood-red blossom, developing buds, and compound leaves with fine serrations. The cane shows slender prickles in measured rhythm. Transparent layers build the red so the corolla holds depth without heaviness—light before outline.

A richer historical frame

Issued between 1817–1824, Redouté’s Les Roses stands at the pinnacle of 19th-century botanical art, fusing scientific purpose with luminous beauty. These engraved, delicately coloured plates fixed rose varieties for gardeners and connoisseurs while defining the elegant minimalism of classic botanical prints.

Choose your finish

🌟 Heavyweight Paper (160 gsm matte)

• Archival-grade, smooth matte stock ideal for framing under glass.

• Preserves fine linework and gentle tonal shifts with minimal glare.

💎 Laminated (True Encapsulation)

• Encapsulated in 2 × 80-micron gloss laminate, sealed edge-to-edge for durability.

• Wipe-clean surface—great for kitchens, studios, and high-traffic spaces.

🪵 Laminated + Timber Hang Rails (Ready to hang)

• Lacquered natural timber rails with fitted hanging cord; no frame required.

• Please allow up to 10 working days for hang-railed delivery.

🏆 Archival Canvas (395 gsm HP Professional Matte)

• Museum-quality texture with pigment-based, fade-resistant inks for long-lived colour and tone.

🪵 Canvas + Timber Hang Rails (Gallery-ready)

• As above, supplied with lacquered natural timber rails and hanging cord.

• Please allow up to 10 working days for hang-railed delivery.

Size (W × H)

600 × 841 mm (approx. 23.62 × 33.11 in)

• Orientation: Portrait

• Aspect ratio: ~0.713 : 1

• Framing options:

  • A0 frame (841 × 1189 mm) with a generous mat.

  • Custom frame at 600 × 841 mm for a snug, borderless look.

• Mat window suggestion: ~596 × 837 mm to overlap edges by 2–3 mm.

• Contemporary look: Float-mount in an A0 frame for a clean gallery reveal.

Custom sizing: Available on request (alternate borders or scaled dimensions).

Specifications

Who it’s for

• Gardeners & botanists who love accuracy wrapped in elegance

• Interior stylists seeking refined florals with a dramatic hue

• Collectors & educators of botanical art and print culture

• Gift-givers marking housewarmings, weddings, or anniversaries

Our Commitment

Every print is produced locally in Australia with careful colour management on premium substrates, then checked and packed by hand so it arrives ready to impress. From studio to wall, we stand behind the craftsmanship and fidelity of your piece.

Let Redouté’s crimson bloom add quiet drama to your space—order your fine-art print today.