Redouté. the Book of Flowers 1800-1850 Perfect for fans of classic

Perfect for fans of classic literature

measuring about 3 inches in height

With his sister's simple yet profound faith in God as inspiration amidst their struggles

and recounts their legendary exploits

The text is accompanied by numerous illustrations that provide a visual representation of the historical events and figures discussed in the book

Redouté. the Book of Flowers 1800-1850 Perfect for fans of classicFrench flower painter Pierre Joseph Redout (1759 1840) devoted himself exclusively to capturing the diversity of flowering plants in watercolor paintings which were then published as copper engravings, with careful botanical descriptions. The darling of wealthy Parisian patrons including Napoleon's wife Josephine, he was dubbed "the Raphael of flowers," and is regarded to this day as a master of botanical illustration. This elegant catalogue brings