Pierre-Joseph Redouté (1759-1840) is the undisputed master of botanical art. His illustrations of flowers occupy the intersection of art and science, and they represent a unique fusion of botanical precision with artistic elegance. This richly illustrated publication presents a wide selection of Redouté's books, drawings and watercolours. Several short essays by Dutch and French specialists deal with different aspects of his art. As court artist to Queen Marie-Antoinette and Empress Joséphine, Redouté drew extraordinary flowers and plants from the Jardin des plantes and the gardens of Malmaison, which made him the darling of Parisian society. Napoleon Bonaparte presented his books as gifts to the crowned heads of Europe, and his pictures illustrated the works of the most eminent scientists of his day. His most famous books, 'Les Liliacées' and 'Les Roses', are among the milestones of botanical literature. Exhibition: Teylers Museum, Haarlem, the Netherlands (19.1.-5.5.2013).

Presents watercolors of hundreds of species of flowers, and describes the characteristics and background of each plant.

Discover work from the artist known as the "Raphael of Flowers" in this breathtaking hardcover edition featuring 90 of Pierre-Joseph Redouté's finest botanical illustrations. A must-have for artists and nature lovers, each masterpiece comes to life with vivid detail and a brief caption.

Pierre-Joseph Redouté (1759–1840) ranks among the most highly regarded botanical illustrators in history. Known as the "Raphael of Flowers" for his meticulously accurate watercolors of roses, lilies, and other flowers, Redouté dominated botanical art from 1790 to 1830. The official court artist for Louis XVI and art tutor to Marie Antoinette, he survived the Terror and received the patronage of Napoleon's wife, Empress Josephine. Today the appreciation of Redouté's masterworks is no longer limited to aristocratic circles. Hailed by botanists for their scientific accuracy and by lovers of fine art for their peerless beauty, the artist's floral illustrations appear in reproductions in millions of homes around the world. This original compilation presents 80 exquisite renderings of his finest works, with each image accompanied by a brief caption. In addition to its value as a reference for artists, this lushly illustrated volume is a wonderful companion for nature lovers.

Gathers the 486 plates from Pierre-Joseph Redoute's original eight volume book titled Les Liliacees, published between 1802 and 1816. Printed on thick, fine quality paper, this large (11x13") volume makes accessible the detail of Redoute`s exquisite color engravings. Selected illustrations are printed in closer detail. The text is in English, with German and French text adjacent in smaller type. Information accompanying each plate includes the botanical name and date determined, older synonyms, common names in English, German, and French, and information concerning the plant's native habitat and other facts. c. Book News Inc.

The complete series of rose paintings by the eighteenth-century painter of flowers is accompanied by a description of the roses' characteristics and habitat