Henry Joseph Redouté

Henry Joseph Redouté was an active artist during the early nineteenth century, with documented production spanning the years 1802 through 1817. His output specialized in highly detailed botanical illustration, concentrating on the scientific and aesthetic documentation of flora. This focus is evidenced by major works from the series Les Liliacées, which includes precise renderings such as Les Liliacées: Amaryllis Lutes, Les Liliacées: Crocus Sativus, and Les Liliacées: Tradescantia discolor.

Redouté’s specialized prints contribute to the tradition of producing high-quality prints necessary for scholarly documentation of the natural world. He is also represented by works such as Gold-banded Iris.

Fifteen works by Henry Joseph Redouté are represented in museum collections, comprising 13 prints and 2 drawings. These historical items are held by institutions including the Cleveland Museum of Art. Due to the age of the original works, much of Redouté’s artistry has entered the public domain, making these detailed botanical illustrations available as downloadable artwork.