Rush Featherling

By Pierre-Joseph Redouté

Bringing the classic elegance of the artistry found in French courts right to your home, this wonderful reproduction of the Rush Featherling (Pleea Tenuifolia) comes courtesy of none other than the most famous botanical artist of all time: Pierre-Joseph Redouté!

Originally commissioned by the great Empress Joséphine Bonaparte for Redouté’s monumental multi-volume Les Liliacées, this print is an excellent example of Redouté’s artistry. Featuring only the wildflower itself set against a clean and simple backdrop, the composition highlights the beauty of its five-petaled white flowers along with the red base leaves and stamen.

Also referred to as the "Raphael of Flowers," Redouté developed unique techniques in stipple engraving that enabled him to achieve subtle variations in color and shading. This wonderful, high-quality fine art print will not only capture the luminosity and details of this rare piece but will also help keep alive its romantic history through the ages.