Great Water Plantain

By Pierre-Joseph Redouté

Create an aura of elegance that evokes royalty from 19th century France. This botanical illustration depicts the Great Water Plantain (Alisma Plantago-Aquatica), carefully rendered by Pierre-Joseph Redouté, renowned as the “Raphael of Floral Painting.” Extracted from Redouté’s iconic collection of illustrations titled Les Liliacées (1802–1816), a project sponsored by none other than Empress Joséphine Bonaparte, this painting is a perfect blend of scientific accuracy and artistic elegance.

This artwork beautifully juxtaposes the pale lilac and white flowers with the broad green leaves. Ideal for any traditional, transitional, or minimalist home, this watercolor masterpiece pays homage to the serene beauty of our wetlands.