Bringing the refined beauty of classic French botanical paintings from the 19th century into your home. This gorgeous fine art print highlights Alstroemeria Pelegrina (known also as Peruvian Lily, Lily of the Incas, or Lily of Lima) painted by the acclaimed "Raphael of Flowers" – Pierre-Joseph Redouté.Included originally in Redouté's iconic Les Liliacées (about 1802-1816) as well as in the exclusive Choix des plus belles fleurs (1827), this painting emerged in the patronage of Empress Joséphine Bonaparte. Redouté was tasked with documenting the rare exotic plants found in her celebrated gardens at the Château de Malmaison.The print perfectly highlights the beautiful traits of the Alstroemeria flower: its vibrant pink petals, purple-spotted centers, and its unique resupinate leaves that twist 180° at their base. Stipple engraved using the technique that Redouté perfected for depicting watercolors, this painting is a perfect blend of science and romance.
