In this rare botanical illustration, the artistic skills of Pierre-Joseph Redouté are depicted with all their elegance. It portrays the species known as Watson’s Corn-Flag or Gladiolus Saccatus / Glaïeul Couleur de Laque and features the stipple engraving style of Pierre-Joseph Redouté. The depiction shows pink trumpet-like flowers growing elegantly among green lanceolate leaves.This famous artwork was created based on living samples from French imperial gardens at the time of monarchy, combining precise science with romantic beauty of fine arts.
