Iris pallida (Iris pale)

Highlights

• Iris pallida (Iris pale) — a faithful museum-quality reproduction of a classic botanical illustration.
• CHOOSE YOUR SIZE & FORMAT: Pick your dimensions and shape right from this listing — vertical, horizontal, panoramic and square options available.
• MUSEUM-QUALITY GICLEE: Fade-resistant archival inks on premium artist-grade canvas, hand-stretched and gallery-wrapped over a solid 1.5" wood frame, hardware attached and ready to hang.
• A REFINED FOCAL POINT for the living room, bedroom, study, home office or entryway — timeless style with lasting appeal.
• HANDCRAFTED IN THE USA: Made to order in multiple sizes and shapes — a thoughtful, gallery-worthy gift.

Description

This exquisite botanical illustration depicts two fully open bearded iris blooms — labeled 'Iris pale' and 'Iris pallida' in elegant script — alongside a tightly furled bud, all rendered in delicate washes of soft blue, white, and pale green against a warm cream ground. The composition captures the ruffled, veined petals and subtle yellow markings of the iris with the meticulous scientific accuracy that made Pierre-Joseph Redouté the foremost botanical illustrator of his era, celebrated for his work at the court of Empress Joséphine at Malmaison. This plate is characteristic of Redouté's celebrated series of flower studies, prized for their luminous watercolor technique and influence on the tradition of fine botanical art.