Embrace the pinnacle of botanical artwork from the Golden Age with this stunning stipple engraving of the Fireball Lily (Haemanthus Multiflorus). Created by none other than Pierre-Joseph Redouté himself, known as the “Raphael of Flowers,” and taken from his landmark book, Les Liliacées, this stunning botanical print features an excellent contrast between the plant’s huge crimson starburst flower, and its large undulating leaves.By using his renowned stipple engraving technique followed by hand-colored prints, Redouté is able to provide the most detailed rendering of the botanical piece down to the last element, such as the thread-like stamen and even the roots. An amazing combination of precise scientific precision and elegant artistic beauty, this French botanical print provides a unique splash of history into your art collection.
