Wood Lily

By Pierre-Joseph Redouté

An extraordinary representation of the "Raphael of Flowers," this impressive botanical engraving beautifully presents the intense glow of the North American Wood Lily (Lilium Philadelphicum). Created after being illustrated in the splendid living specimens from the garden of the magnificent Château de Malmaison of Empress Joséphine Bonaparte, Redouté's work perfectly harmonizes accuracy with grace.

This beautiful engraving presents a stunning view of the plant's upward facing, cup shaped tepals, presenting their striking orange-red color fading into a yellow background and spotted in rich purple-brown spots. The fine structure of the six stamens and whorled leaves is a result of a highly skilled stipple engraving technique which brought Redouté world fame. Engraved by Didot Jeune and skillfully hand-colored, this unique plate is a rare jewel among collectors of classical natural history and botanical prints.