Capture the opulent elegance of the gardens at Malmaison with this stunning fine art reproduction of Redouté’s vintage asparagus illustration.One of the finest botanical artists ever, Redouté earned the title of “Raphael of Flowers” thanks to his gorgeous and scientifically accurate artwork. In Redouté’s asparagus paintings included in the multi-volume botanical work “Les Liliacées” created between 1802 and 1816 under the direction of Empress Joséphine Bonaparte, one can see the fascinating beauty of this vegetable plant that goes beyond its use in cuisine. Gone are the thick green stems, replaced by wispy clouds of leaves, bell-shaped little flowers, and bright red berries.Sourced from “Les Liliacées,” this print (Asparagus with Three Hulls) features the delicate appearance of the asparagus fern along with its blossoms and vivid crimson berries.Redouté used his trademark stipple engraving method, which captured every gradation of color and intricate detail of the plants’ anatomy.
