Red Crassula by Pierre-Joseph Redouté, 1802
Red Crassula by Pierre-Joseph Redouté, 1802
Red Crassula, originally titled "Crassula Coccinea", is an exquisite botanical illustration by the acclaimed artist Pierre-Joseph Redouté, first published in 1802. Known as one of the finest botanical illustrators, Redouté's works have charmed plant enthusiasts and art lovers alike for generations. Born in Belgium, Redouté found early success as a painting tutor to Marie Antoinette, and later embarked on a prolific career immortalizing the floral diversity of Château de Malmaison at the behest of Joséphine Bonaparte, wife of General Napoléon.
Our offering includes a high-quality fine art print of the Red Crassula, meticulously reproduced to capture every delicate detail and vibrant hue. This unique piece can be personalized when handcrafted at The Unique Maps Co., utilizing our expertise in art restoration and customization, ensuring a creation that is tailored just for you. Each print is produced on thick, archival matte paper that promises a lifetime without fading or wrinkling.
Pierre-Joseph Redouté's artistic prowess is celebrated for its precision and beauty, reflecting timeless elegance in botanical illustration. His depictions of floral subjects, including over 2,100 paintings of more than 1,800 species, remain unmatched in their intricacy and life-like representation. The Red Crassula is a prime example of his legacy, showcasing his unparalleled ability to blend artistic skill with scientific accuracy, a testament to the beauty and diversity of the botanical realm.
The Red Crassula stands as a masterpiece of Victorian botanical art, notable for its vibrant reds and lush green stems, capturing the exotic allure of this particular succulent species. This painting elegantly marries art and science, illustrating the Crassula coccinea's stunning geometry with a vivid color palette that continues to fascinate. Owning this print elevates any collection, offering a glimpse of nature's magnificence through the eyes of a master artist.
With its richly detailed presentation and historical significance, the Red Crassula print makes a perfect gift for art admirers and nature enthusiasts. Whether for a birthday, Christmas, Mother's Day, or any other special occasion, this exquisite piece is sure to delight anyone with a passion for botanical beauty and artistic heritage.
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.