New Year Lily

By Pierre-Joseph Redouté

Surround your surroundings with the amazing elegance of the Golden Era of botanical illustration with this stunning print from Pierre-Joseph Redouté, the renowned “Raphael of Flowers”. The artwork depicts the gorgeous Gladiolus Cardinalis, also referred to as the New Year Lily or Waterfall Gladiolus. This print showcases the vibrant red flower blossoms and the white markings characteristic of this variety.

This work was expertly painted by Redouté and subsequently turned into a stipple engraving, accentuating the graceful nature of its long leaves and the rich velvet quality of the flowers. Great for collectors, decorators, and anyone who appreciates old botanical prints, this print will add sophistication to any collection of natural history artwork.