Pink Peony by Pierre-Joseph Redouté, 1802

Pink Peony by Pierre-Joseph Redouté is a captivating botanical illustration that showcases the exquisite talents of one of history's most esteemed botanical artists. Born in Belgium, Pierre-Joseph Redouté became renowned for his ability to bring the natural world to life through his detailed and vibrant paintings. Notably, he spent significant time capturing the beauty of the flora at the Château de Malmaison under the patronage of Josephine Bonaparte, the wife of Napoleon.

This particular artwork, originally created in 1802, is now available as a high-quality fine art print. Carefully restored and meticulously reproduced by The Unique Maps Co., this print is crafted on thick archival matte paper, ensuring longevity without fading or wrinkling. Customers have the opportunity to personalize their prints, making them a truly special addition to any art collection.

Redouté found early success teaching painting to Marie Antoinette before embarking on his influential career in botanical illustration. His meticulous attention to detail and love for the plant kingdom allowed him to publish over 2,100 botanical paintings within a few decades, documenting over 1,800 different species. The Pink Peony piece exemplifies his dedication and skill, showcasing the delicate beauty and elegance of the Paeonia species, commonly known as the peony.

The artwork's soft, lush pinks and greens create a serene and elegant depiction of the peony, making it a timeless piece suited for various home spaces. This print not only serves as an homage to one of Redouté's beloved species but also as a reminder of the beauty and intricacies found in nature.

Perfectly fitting as a thoughtful gift, this print is suitable for celebrations such as birthdays, anniversaries, Mother's Day, or even as a delightful housewarming present for art and botanic lovers alike.

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.