9767 Pierre-Joseph Redouté (1759–1840) – Carpodontos Lucida (Eucryphia lucida)
This engraving provides a detailed botanical illustration of Carpodontos lucida, now known as Eucryphia lucida, commonly called Leatherwood, a species native to Tasmania. The plate depicts a flowering branch of the plant along with magnified details of its flower, petal, stamen, pistil, and seed. This illustration is Plate 18 from the Atlas du Voyage de Bruny-Dentrecasteaux, documenting the natural history findings of the d'Entrecasteaux expedition, based on specimens collected and described by Jacques Labillardière.
Pierre-Joseph Redouté was a Belgian painter and botanist, renowned for his detailed watercolors of flowers, particularly roses and lilies. He was nicknamed "the Raphael of flowers" and served as an official court artist to Queen Marie Antoinette and Empress Joséphine Bonaparte. His illustrations for scientific works, including Labillardière's account of the d'Entrecasteaux voyage, showcase his exceptional combination of scientific accuracy and artistic skill.
Artist or Maker: Pierre-Joseph Redouté
Dimensions: Approximately 40 cm x 25 cm
Medium: Engraving
Date: 1807
Condition Report:
This work is in good condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or fox or mottled marks to be expected with age. Please review the images carefully for condition details, and feel free to contact us with any questions or for a comprehensive condition report.
| Värdering | 300 - 400 SEK |
| Köparprovision (inkl. moms) | 24.4% |
| Slagavgift (inkl. moms) | 6 SEK |
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