Green-flowered Ixia botanical plate by Pierre-Joseph Redouté
Green-flowered Ixia botanical plate by Pierre-Joseph Redouté
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This naturalist reproduction depicts the green-flowered Ixia (Ixia viridiflora), a species noted for its singular coloration. The plate details a floral stem bearing multiple green flowers with blue centers, a rare chromatic contrast faithfully restored. The drawing highlights the plant's slender elegance and the precision of its leaf structures.
Taken from the work Choix des plus belles fleurs (1827), this illustration is the work of Pierre-Joseph Redouté. The artist documents exotic species introduced at the end of the 18th century, combining the botanist's rigor with the watercolorist's sensitivity. This species, native to southern Africa, illustrates the era's growing interest in world flora.
This antique plate constitutes a precious document for collectors of ornamental botany. It can be integrated into a cabinet of curiosities or a gallery dedicated to natural sciences. Its iconographic value lies in the representation of a botanical rarity through a historical graphic style.
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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