Fritillaria Imperialis, var. jaune (1827)

Highlights

• Fritillaria imperialis var. jaune. Redouté, Choix des plus belles fleurs et des plus beaux fruits, t. 2, P.J. — a faithful museum-quality reproduction of a classic botanical illustration.
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• 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

A luminous botanical study of Fritillaria imperialis — the Crown Imperial lily — rendered in vivid yellow with delicate pendant blooms crowned by a tuft of lance-shaped green leaves atop a single tall stem. The composition, taken from Pierre-Joseph Redouté's celebrated 1827 folio 'Choix des plus belles fleurs et des plus beaux fruits,' showcases his signature mastery of light and botanical precision that earned him the title 'Raphael of flowers' and made him the foremost flower painter of his era. Printed on a warm cream background with period-authentic script lettering, this piece brings the elegance of early 19th-century French natural history illustration to any interior.