Tree Houseleek by Pierre-Joseph Redouté, 1802
Tree Houseleek, originally titled Sempervivum Arboreum, is a stunning botanical illustration by the renowned artist Pierre-Joseph Redouté, first published in 1802. This artwork is a testament to Redouté’s mastery in botanical illustration, reflecting the elegance and beauty of the botanical world through the eyes of one of its greatest interpreters. Redouté, a Belgian-born artist, achieved prominence as a painting tutor to Marie Antoinette and later immortalized the flora of Château de Malmaison at the behest of Empress Joséphine Bonaparte, wife of Napoleon.
Now, you have the opportunity to own a high-quality fine art print of Tree Houseleek, lovingly recreated and printed by The Unique Maps Co. on thick archival matte paper, ensuring a vibrant display that endures for decades without fading or wrinkling. The print offers optional restoration and personalization, allowing you to complement your unique aesthetic preferences.
Pierre-Joseph Redouté, celebrated as one of history’s foremost botanical artists, captured the delicate essence of plant species with unparalleled precision and artistry. His work at Château de Malmaison resulted in an extraordinary collection of over 2,100 botanical paintings, encapsulating more than 1,800 species.
This illustration of Tree Houseleek exemplifies the meticulous detail and vibrant color palette that Redouté employed, bringing to life the intricacies of the plant, known scientifically as Sempervivum Arboreum. The subtle interplay of greens and purples in the artwork portray the plant’s rich textures and hues, making it a captivating piece that is as educational as it is visually stunning.
Such an exquisite art piece not only enriches personal collections but also serves as an ideal gift for birthdays, anniversaries, or special occasions like Christmas and Mother’s Day. Celebrate the appreciation for fine art and botanical beauty by gifting this distinguished illustration to a loved one or enhancing your own living space with its timeless charm.
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.
