The Floral Art of Pierre-Joseph Redoute

by Marianne Roland-Michael and Marianne Roland-Michel

Pierre-Joseph Redout (1759-1840) is the best known botanical artist of any era. Described as both the 'Rembrandt' and the 'Raphael' of flowers by 19th-century writers, Redout brought the tradition of... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0711220719
• ISBN13: 9780711220713
• Release Date: September 2002
• Publisher: Frances Lincoln Ltd
• Length: 111 Pages
• Weight: 2.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 9.4" x 12.2"

Customer Reviews

Floral Art of Redouté the alchimist of Botany

The Flower Art of Redouté by Mrs Michel is a masterpiece in account of her expertise in XVIIIth century France. She and her father owned gallery Cailleux in Paris which was a reference for collectors of Hubert Robert, Fragonard, Boucher and their expertise was difficult to beat... Her sensitivity blends so well with Redouté Floral Art world and she give as an impressionist painter the essence of his art and his soul... This book is well illustrated and documented and should be an addition in any library of collectors or flower art lovers who liked to deepen his knowledge regarding the Raphael of Flowers... Comte Alexandre de Bothuri Art historian and expert Collector

A treasure

If you enjoy botanical art, you can't afford to be without this book. It contains rich color photographs of some of the best floral art that Redoute ever produced. It also contains superb art and paintings by other important artists.