Raoul de Longpre: The Poet of Roses Raoul de Longpre (1859-1911) wasn’t a household name during his lifetime, yet today he stands as one of the most celebrated figures in French botanical art. Born in Lyon, France, into a family steeped in artistic tradition – his father was a sculptor – Longpre possessed an innate sensitivity to beauty and a profound fascination with the natural world that would ultimately define his extraordinary oeuvre. His paintings weren’t merely representations of flowers; they were expressions of emotion, imbued with a lyrical quality that continues to captivate audie…