Early Modern
pierre joseph redouté
Born 1759
Died 1840
Early Life and Training
Born: July 10, 1759, in Saint-Hubert, Belgium
Family of Artists: His father and grandfather were painters; his elder brother was a scenery designer.
Early Career: Left home at age 13 to work as an itinerant painter, creating interior decorations, portraits, and religious commissions.
Move to Paris (1782): Joined his brother in painting scenery for theaters in Paris.
Botanical Illustration and…
Chronological Journey
The Lifeline
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Chapters — Career Periods
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Thumbnails — Dated Works
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Colour Band — Movement Drift
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