Dalea simplex, engraved by Bessin, from Choix des Plus Belles Fleurs, 1827-33

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"Dalea simplex, engraved by Bessin, from Choix des Plus Belles Fleurs, 1827-33" is a notable illustration from a seminal work by the French botanist and painter Pierre-Joseph Redouté, renowned for his detailed and vivid botanical illustrations. "Choix des Plus Belles Fleurs" (Choice of the Most Beautiful Flowers) is one of Redouté's most celebrated collections, published over a period from 1827 to 1833. The collection comprises a series of 144 plates, showcasing a variety of flowers in exquisite detail, which were highly regarded for both their artistic merit and botanical accuracy.

The illustration of Dalea simplex, specifically engraved by Bessin, is one of the artworks included in this collection. The Dalea genus, part of the Fabaceae family, is known for its compound leaves and colorful flowers, which are often used in ornamental horticulture. The "simplex" species, as depicted by Redouté, would have been chosen for its aesthetic appeal and botanical interest.

Redouté's work, including the Dalea simplex engraving, was influential in the 19th century, contributing to the fields of botany and horticulture, as well as the arts. His illustrations were particularly admired for their lifelike representation and the technical skill involved in their creation. The engravings, often colored by hand, were produced through stipple engraving, a technique that allowed for subtle gradations of tone and color, which was crucial for accurately representing the delicate nature of the plant subjects.

The collaboration with Bessin, whose full identity is less documented, reflects the common practice of the time where master painters like Redouté would work with skilled engravers to translate their watercolor paintings into prints that could be widely disseminated. The resulting work, "Dalea simplex, engraved by Bessin," stands as a testament to the synergy between art and science during the period and remains an important historical record of botanical illustration.

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