Hortensia by Redouté, 1827 (édition classique) the roses handwriting or insects were added

handwriting or insects were added to enhance and supplement the main original design

Redouté's famous edition of botanical paintings Choix des plus belle fleurs was published in Paris in 36 parts (each part with four plates) between 1827 and 1833

papers and printing techniques

This superb print is a faithful and restored copy of the original artwork with accurate colour balance on special paper that would retain its colours for long period when properly framed and hanged

A lemon fruit and a butterfly

Hortensia by Redouté, 1827 (édition classique) the roses handwriting or insects were addedHortenisa or hydrangea, a Redout de Paris special edition of the famous 1834 print of Pierre Joseph Redout. A printed on demand copy on special archival paper that would retain its colours for long period when properly framed and hanged. Available on paper, wood and canvas. History of the artwork Redout's famous botanical paintings were was published in Paris in early XIX century and were dedicated to the Princesses Louise and Marie d'Orlans. Original