Redoute. The Book of Flowers. 40th Anniversary Edition

Pierre-Joseph Redouté (1759–1840) was a flower painter who dedicated himself to capturing the diversity of flowering plants in watercolor paintings. This collection brings his best-selling XL-sized edition to a smaller, more convenient format, showcasing his mastery of botanical illustration and offering a glimpse into the magnificent gardens and greenhouses of a bygone Paris.

Format: Hardback
Length: 512 pages
Publication date: 15 February 2021
Publisher: Taschen GmbH

Flower painter Pierre-Joseph Redouté (1759–1840) dedicated himself exclusively to capturing the diversity of flowering plants in watercolor paintings, which were then published as copper engravings with careful botanical descriptions. The darling of wealthy Parisian patrons, including Napoleon's wife Josephine, he was dubbed "the Raphael of flowers," and is regarded to this day as a master of botanical illustration.

This collection brings our best-selling XL-sized edition to a smaller, more convenient format, still gathering some of the finest color engravings from Redoutés illustrations of Roses, Lilies, and Choix des plus belles fleurs et quelques branches des plus beaux fruits (Selection of the Most Beautiful Blooms and Branches with the Finest Fruits). Offering a vibrant overview of Redoutés admixture of accuracy and beauty, it is also a privileged glimpse into the magnificent gardens and greenhouses of a bygone Paris.

Redouté's paintings were highly sought after and admired for their exquisite detail and vibrant colors. He was particularly skilled at capturing the delicate petals and intricate patterns of flowers, and his paintings were often used as reference materials for botanical studies.

In addition to his paintings, Redouté also published several books on the subject of flowers, including "Les Fleurs" (1797) and "Le Jardinier français" (1802). These books provided detailed descriptions of the different types of flowers and their cultivation, and they were widely read by gardeners and botanists alike.

Redouté's work had a significant impact on the development of botanical illustration and the appreciation of flowers. His paintings were widely reproduced and celebrated, and he is considered one of the most important flower painters of the 18th century.

Today, his paintings are still admired and collected by art enthusiasts around the world. His work continues to inspire new generations of artists and botanists, and his legacy as a master of botanical illustration will be remembered for centuries to come.

Weight: 1460g
Dimension: 166 x 225 x 44 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783836556651