Cape Cyanella

By Pierre-Joseph Redouté

Introduce the eternal grace and beauty of the French royal court into your abode with this stunning reproduction of Cape Cyanella, first depicted by the master of botany, Pierre-Joseph Redouté. Known as the “Raphael of Flowers,” Redouté worked as an official court artist for Marie Antoinette and Josephine, capturing all the world's exotic plants at the Château de Malmaison.

The current depiction focuses on the delicate, star-like flowers of the Cyanella Capensis, also called Lady's Hand, which is an exotic perennial bulb native to the wild Cape Floral Province of South Africa. Redouté's exceptional skill is seen in the realistic representation of the curving stem, thin leaves, and the translucent appearance of the petals.

The depiction has been made using Redouté’s famous stipple engraving method, making sure that no detail has been lost.