African Corn Lily by Pierre-Joseph Redouté, 1802
African Corn Lily, originally created in 1802, is a stunning botanical illustration by the renowned artist Pierre-Joseph Redouté. Known as one of the greatest botanical illustrators of all time, Redouté dedicated much of his life to painting the exquisite flora of Château de Malmaison, commissioned by Josephine Bonaparte, Napoleon’s wife. Born in Belgium, Redouté first achieved success as a painting tutor for Marie Antoinette before embarking on a prolific career that saw him produce over 2,100 botanical paintings of more than 1,800 different species.
This artwork is now available as a high-quality fine art print, offering a beautifully detailed representation of the African Corn Lily. The print is meticulously restored by The Unique Maps Co., and personalized to your specifications, ensuring a unique addition to your art collection. Printed on thick archival matte paper, this piece promises a lasting vibrancy that won’t fade or wrinkle for decades.
Redouté’s meticulous attention to detail and skillful use of color in this illustration highlight the elegance and sophistication of Victorian botanical artistry. The African Corn Lily (Ixia africana) depicted here showcases his ability to capture botanical subjects with both scientific accuracy and artistic flair. This captivating portrayal is not just a piece of art; it is a celebration of nature’s beauty and Redouté’s genius.
Its elegant design and harmonious composition make this print an ideal gift for art lovers and nature enthusiasts alike. Whether for a birthday, Christmas, Mother’s Day, or a housewarming, owning a work by Pierre-Joseph Redouté is a treasure that brings both aesthetic pleasure and historical intrigue.
If you’re not sure what size to order, or you’re looking for a custom order of some kind – a different size, a different colour, a special frame – then please contact me. I usually respond within a few minutes.
You can see an example of my fine art personalisation service in the fifth image. Zoom in and take a look. My personalised artwork is always very well received. Take a look at more examples of personalisation.
You can also choose to age your art print to make it look older. This is popular amongst my customers who want their artwork to look like an older, antique print. You can see an example of ageing in the sixth product image, or go ahead and check out lots of examples of other aged artwork.
The model in the listing images is holding the 24x36in (60x90cm) version of this art print.
I can print and frame this beautiful piece of art at sizes up to 3 metres (10ft). If you are looking for a size or framing option that isn’t available online, please get in touch.
This artwork is available as a giclée print on acid free archival matte paper, or you can buy it framed. My standard frames come in six colours (black, dark brown, dark grey, antique gold, oak and white), and custom framing is available for an additional charge. My frames are glazed with super-clear museum-grade acrylic (perspex/acrylite), which is significantly less reflective than glass, safer, and will always arrive in perfect condition.
