Lady Tulip

By Pierre-Joseph Redouté

Adorn your home with the timeless style of the French royal courts through this beautiful botanical print of the Lady Tulip (Tulipa Clusiana). The print originally featured the artwork of Pierre-Joseph Redouté, who is commonly referred to as the “Raphael of Flowers” because of his ability to render flowers in all their splendor.

This stunning floral piece was commissioned directly by Empress Joséphine Bonaparte using specimens that she had collected for her garden at Château de Malmaison. The striking flower with its cream-colored petals decorated with a brilliant crimson-pink stripe on each petal is featured in the famous 19th-century book entitled, Les Liliacées, which is considered Redouté’s greatest floral work.

This print utilizes the meticulous process of stipple engraving to produce an accurate representation.