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Moss Rose

Henry Joseph Redouté

Cleveland Museum of Art

The image depicts a botanical illustration of a pink rose plant titled "Moss Rose" by Henry Joseph Redouté. The plant has a long, thorny stem with green leaves and two flower buds. One bud is fully open, showing a pink flower with a yellow center. The leaves are oval-shaped, pointed at the tip, and have serrated edges. The stem and branches are covered in thorns. The background of the image is a light beige color, with darker spots and discoloration throughout. The text at the bottom of the image appears to be in cursive and is written in two languages. The overall style of the illustration is detailed and realistic.

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679 × 893 px
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