Antique botanical plate Lady’s Slipper by Pierre-Joseph Redouté
Antique botanical plate Lady’s Slipper by Pierre-Joseph Redouté
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This naturalist plate reproduction features the Lady's Slipper, from the famous 1827 collection. The illustration highlights the singular morphology of this orchid, with its slipper-shaped labellum and dark petals, characteristics of the Cypripedium Calceolus species.
Pierre-Joseph Redouté, nicknamed the Raphael of flowers, demonstrates here his mastery of enhanced lithography. The original work served to document alpine and mountain flora with exemplary scientific precision for the 19th century, capturing the subtle nuances of the plant in its natural state.
This chromatic study brings a touch of historical elegance to any collection of botanical engravings. It appeals to natural history enthusiasts wishing to rediscover the finesse of Redouté's stroke and the documentary value of ancient encyclopedic publications.
About this print
About this print
The layout and composition of this reproduction have been the subject of our greatest attention.
- Respect for the format of the original work: in order to faithfully transcribe the artist's intention, the work is not cropped/re-cut except in extreme cases (obvious imperfection, geometry problem, etc.) in which case the cropping will be as light as possible.
- The presence of white margins is sometimes necessary in order to present the work in a balanced manner.
- Each size offered has been specifically composed, therefore, the size of the white margins may vary from one print size to another. Remember to check this detail carefully!
- Print only, frame not included!
Features
Features
- Premium 200gsm matte white paper, durable and strong.
- Natural, smooth uncoated finish, silky to the touch
- FSC certified paper or equivalent certifications depending on regional availability.
- Each print is shipped in sturdy packaging, ensuring safe transport.
- Each print is printed and shipped on demand. No minimum order quantity is required.
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