Objects Redouté. The Book of Flowers

£60

A timeless classic to celebrate the arrival of Easter and the onset of spring. No one has illustrated the floral kingdom quite like Pierre-Joseph Redouté (1759–1840), who devoted his life to capturing the splendour of blooms in Parisian gardens and greenhouses. Often dubbed “The Raphael of Flowers”, he was highly sought after by wealthy patrons, even counting Napoleon’s wife Joséphine as a fan. His watercolour paintings were published as copper engravings, accompanied by botanical descriptions. This collection brings together the finest colour engravings from Redouté’s 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). Place it on your coffee table to brighten up your home.