Pointed Gladiola

By Pierre-Joseph Redouté

Introduce your abode to French botany’s regal history through this remarkable reproduction of “Gladiolus Cuspidatus” (Pointed Gladiola), produced by the renowned artist Pierre-Joseph Redouté. Nicknamed “The Raphael of Flowers,” Redouté was the official royal artist to Marie Antoinette and Joséphine Bonaparte. His main work included recording the exotic flora at Château de Malmaison gardens.

Originally printed in Redouté's 19th century masterpiece books, such as “Les Liliacées” and “Choix des Plus Belles Fleurs”, this unique illustration depicts the Glaïeul en pointe (Tall Corn Flag) with unparalleled accuracy in artistry and science. The artwork displays a beautiful bunch of star-shaped peach orange flowers beautifully sprouting beside the blades of green foliage. This magnificent plate is a tribute to the famous stipple engraving method used by Redouté, and is best suited for framing in regular or gallery style settings.