Elands Sourfig by Pierre-Joseph Redouté, 1802

Mesembryanthemum Acinaciforme (Elands Sourfig) by Pierre-Joseph Redouté

Step into the enchanting world of botanical art with "Mesembryanthemum Acinaciforme," a captivating piece by the illustrious Pierre-Joseph Redouté, first published in 1802. This extraordinary illustration, known commonly as Elands Sourfig, showcases the delicate beauty of Victorian botanical art.

Now available for the discerning collector, you can own a high-quality fine art print of this masterpiece, lovingly restored and personalized by The Unique Maps Co. Our prints are crafted on premium archival matte paper, ensuring longevity and vibrancy for decades.

Redouté, a Belgian artist, achieved fame as a painting tutor to Marie Antoinette before undertaking the vast project of painting the flowers of Château de Malmaison at the behest of Josephine Bonaparte. His prolific career spanned decades, during which he produced over 2,100 botanical paintings of more than 1,800 plant species.

"Mesembryanthemum Acinaciforme" stands out for its exquisite presentation of the plant’s lush textures and forms. The artwork's intricate detail and subtleties in shading reveal Redouté's profound understanding of his subject, making it a vital addition to any botanical art collection.

The interplay of soft greens and subtle earthy tones imbues a sense of tranquillity and elegance. Owning this print offers a glimpse into the history and artistry of botanical illustration, a remarkable view into the natural world's timeless allure.

This print makes an exceptional gift, perfect for birthdays, Christmas, or any special occasion for those who appreciate fine art and the splendor of nature.

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 18x24in (45x60cm) 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.