African Dayflower

By Pierre-Joseph Redouté

Elevate your surroundings with the elegant sophistication of the French royal court with this stunning botanical artwork depicting the African Dayflower (Commelina Africana). Considered “The Raphael of Flowers,” Redouté served as the court artist of Marie Antoinette and Empress Josephine Bonaparte and achieved an unrivalled skill in blending scientific precision with artistic excellence.

Created for his epic masterpiece, Les Liliacées (1802–1816), this stunning botanical artwork is rendered with the distinctive stipple engraving style that allowed for an impeccable replication of color, tonality, and texture of the plant in nature. The image highlights the delicate yellow petals of the African Dayflower set against a clean white background that allows the intricate structure of the bloom to stand out in perfect detail.

Perfectly suited for a gallery wall, kitchen or study, this historic masterpiece will imbue any setting with elegance and sophistication.