Clovis Retif, Illustrator, Paris

Description

This detailed botanical illustration by Paris-based illustrator Clovis Retif centers on a glass perfume bottle placed against a textured, aged paper background covered in faint handwritten script. Surrounding the central flacon are rendered natural elements including an orange with a green leaf, cardamom pods, a white flower blossom, and a pile of dried saffron threads. Additional ornate motifs feature a regal crown and a detailed sunburst face medallion in the upper corner. The entire composition utilizes a warm color palette with earthy brown tones, muted greens, and soft highlights that mimic traditional sketching and watercolor techniques.

Style

Artistic, Vertical, Earthy, Grainy, Nostalgic

Techniques

Watercolour, Ink

Industries

Fragrance

Color

Background

Paper Texture

Context

Editorial