Child of France rose (Rosa gallica agatha var. delphiniana), with a large scarlet rose in bloom and two buds ascending.

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Child of France rose (Rosa gallica agatha var. delphiniana), with a large scarlet rose in bloom and two buds ascending. Cultivated by Monsieur Du Pont, circa 1802, known since the reign of Louis XV (1710-1774) and named "Enfant de France" in honor of the Dauphin. Hand-colored, octavo-size stipple copperplate engraving from Pierre Joseph Redoute's "Les Roses" 1828.

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Size: 3524px × 4920px
Photo credit: © Florilegius / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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