Pierre-Joseph
Redouté (1759-1840)
was a painter,
draughtsman
and copper engraver,
who became well-known
mainly for his
paintings of
roses, lilies
and other flowers.
He was an official
court artist
of Queen Marie
Antoinette and
of Queen Josephine.
For his two
masterworks
'Les Liliacées'
and 'Les Roses'
he also was
called "Raphael
of Flowers".
It was Redouté's
work in stipple
engraving and
colour printing
that was to
be of the greatest
importance.
Stippling and
the application
of two or three
colour inks
to one plate
were engraving
innovations
that Redouté
brought to French
printmaking.
MORE COLOUR
ENGRAVINGS BY
REDOUTÉ ON REQUEST
!
Please,
click on a picture
for more information.
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