Redoute’s Fabulous Flowers

Author Biography

Pierre-Joseph Redouté (1759–1840) ranks among the most highly regarded botanical illustrators in history. Known as the Raphael of Flowers for his meticulously accurate watercolors of roses, lilies, and other flowers, Redouté dominated botanical art from 1790–1830. The official court artist for Louis XVI and art tutor to Marie Antoinette, he survived the Terror to receive the patronage of Napoleon's wife, Empress Josephine.