Everlasting Pea by Pierre-Joseph Redouté, 1802

Everlasting Pea, first published in 1802, is an exquisite botanical illustration by the renowned artist Pierre-Joseph Redouté. Known as one of the greatest botanical illustrators, Redouté spent much of his career painting floral beauties at Château de Malmaison upon the request of Josephine Bonaparte, Napoleon's wife. This Victorian masterpiece beautifully exemplifies Redouté's skill in capturing the delicate charm and intricate details of the everlasting pea (Lathyrus latifolius).

This high-quality fine art print of Everlasting Pea is available for you to own, thanks to the restoration and personalization options offered by The Unique Maps Co. Each piece is handcrafted and printed on gorgeously thick archival matte paper, ensuring it remains vibrant and enduring for many years.

Belgian-born Pierre-Joseph Redouté initially rose to prominence as a tutor to Marie Antoinette, and later became illustrious for his captivating botanical works during the Napoleonic era. His dedication to painting over 2,100 botanical works, encompassing 1,800 different species, showcases his unparalleled contribution to the world of botanical art.

The illustration of the Everlasting Pea stands out through its vivid use of color and graceful composition. The interplay of pink and green hues reflects the lush vitality of this perennial plant, making it a captivating addition to any space. The blending of scientific accuracy with aesthetic grace highlights the reason why this artwork holds enduring appeal for art lovers and botanists alike.

This unique print would make a thoughtful gift for any special occasion, be it a birthday, anniversary, Christmas, or Father’s Day, especially for those with an appreciation for fine botanical art or a keen interest in floral illustrations.

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 24x36in (60x90cm) 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.