New Zealand Spinach by Pierre-Joseph Redouté, 1802

Discover the exquisite beauty of Pierre-Joseph Redouté's "New Zealand Spinach," a stunning botanical illustration first published in 1802. This artwork is a prime example of Victorian botanical illustration, showcasing Redouté's masterful ability to capture the delicate intricacies of flora. Known as one of the greatest botanical illustrators, Redouté spent much of his life painting the floral splendors of Château de Malmaison at the behest of Josephine Bonaparte, wife of Napoleon. This particular illustration, originally titled "Etragonia Expansa," captures the essence and beauty of the New Zealand Spinach.

Now, you can own a high-quality fine art print of this remarkable illustration, exclusively available through The Unique Maps Co. Each piece is meticulously handcrafted and printed on luxurious archival matte paper, ensuring a lifetime free of fading or wrinkling. Personalization and restoration options are available, allowing you to tailor the art to your unique preferences.

Pierre-Joseph Redouté, a Belgian born artist, gained initial success as a painting tutor to Marie Antoinette. His unwavering dedication to botanical art led him to capture over 1,800 different species, illustrating more than 2,100 botanical works throughout his prolific career. His contributions have cemented him as a pivotal figure in botanical illustration, celebrated for his precision and elegance.

"New Zealand Spinach" stands out due to its harmonious use of color and detailed depiction of the plant's leaf structure and texture. The combination of subtle greens and the intricate rendering of the plant's stems offers a tranquil and sophisticated visual experience, making it an alluring addition to any art or botanical enthusiast's collection. The scientific name, Tetragonia expansa, is elegantly inscribed, enhancing the piece's historical authenticity and botanical accuracy.

Perfect for birthdays, Christmas, Mother's Day, or housewarming celebrations, this print is a thoughtful gift for anyone with a discerning taste in art or an appreciation for botanical beauty. Share the legacy of Redouté's enchanting work and the timeless allure of Victorian botanical illustrations with this elegant art print.

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.