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Pierre Joseph Redouté Most Popular Paintings

The 25 artworks by Pierre Joseph Redouté our visitors ask for most, ranked by popularity and presented one by one, with the specification and the price of each hand-painted reproduction.

Edition 2026 · 25 artworks Each artwork painted to order
Linen canvas · Certificate of authenticity · Delivered worldwide Pierre Joseph Redouté · 1759 – 1840

Flowers in a Glass Vase

1796

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 1 of 26 artworks by Pierre Joseph Redouté
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Over cup white oak, or, Quercus macrocarpa

1865 · The Morton Arboretum, Lisle · original 24 x 15 cm

A meticulous 1865 botanical illustration of the Overcup White Oak by Pierre-Joseph Redouté captures every vein and acorn with scientific precision, offering a timeless piece for your collection of natural history art.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 2 of 26 artworks by Pierre Joseph Redouté
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Flowers

1820

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 3 of 26 artworks by Pierre Joseph Redouté
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Camellias, Narcissus and Pansies

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 4 of 26 artworks by Pierre Joseph Redouté
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Tilia rotundifolia

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 5 of 26 artworks by Pierre Joseph Redouté
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Aylanthus glandulosa

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 6 of 26 artworks by Pierre Joseph Redouté
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Primula auricula

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 7 of 26 artworks by Pierre Joseph Redouté
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Smilax excelsa

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 8 of 26 artworks by Pierre Joseph Redouté
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Ptelea trifoliata

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 9 of 26 artworks by Pierre Joseph Redouté
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Lonicera alpigena

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 10 of 26 artworks by Pierre Joseph Redouté
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Bouquet of Pansies

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 11 of 26 artworks by Pierre Joseph Redouté
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Chimonanthus praecox

Exquisite botanical illustration by Pierre-Joseph Redouté featuring Calycanthus flower. Detailed pen & ink w/ watercolor, capturing 18th/19th-century scientific precision. A rare piece of natural history art.

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Popularity: No. 12 of 26 artworks by Pierre Joseph Redouté
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Calycanthus floridus

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 13 of 26 artworks by Pierre Joseph Redouté
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Capparis spinosa

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Popularity: No. 14 of 26 artworks by Pierre Joseph Redouté
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Ilex maderiensis

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Popularity: No. 15 of 26 artworks by Pierre Joseph Redouté
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Fuchsia magellanica

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 16 of 26 artworks by Pierre Joseph Redouté
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Daphne laureola

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 17 of 26 artworks by Pierre Joseph Redouté
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Baccharis halimifolia

Exquisite botanical illustration by Pierre-Joseph Redouté of Baccharis halimifolia. 18th-century style, aged paper & meticulous detail. A rare glimpse into natural beauty.

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Popularity: No. 18 of 26 artworks by Pierre Joseph Redouté
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Lonicera coerulea

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Popularity: No. 19 of 26 artworks by Pierre Joseph Redouté
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Lycium chinense

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Popularity: No. 20 of 26 artworks by Pierre Joseph Redouté
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Gautheria procumbens

Exquisite botanical illustration by Pierre-Joseph Redouté (1759-1840). Detailed watercolor of *Gaultheria* species, showcasing his 'Raphael of Flowers' style. A timeless piece for plant lovers & art collectors.

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Popularity: No. 21 of 26 artworks by Pierre Joseph Redouté
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Buddlea globiflora

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Popularity: No. 22 of 26 artworks by Pierre Joseph Redouté
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Lycium lanceolatum

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Popularity: No. 23 of 26 artworks by Pierre Joseph Redouté
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Rosa Bifera Macrocarpa

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Popularity: No. 24 of 26 artworks by Pierre Joseph Redouté
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Acacia Armata

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Popularity: No. 25 of 26 artworks by Pierre Joseph Redouté
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The artist

Pierre Joseph Redouté

1759 – 1840

Quick facts

Typical colorsneutrals
Also known asLe Raphaël des roses, Le Raphaël des fleurs, Redouté, Redoute Pierre-Joseph, M. P.-J. Redouté
NationalityBelgium
Born1759, Saint-Hubert, Belgium
Color intensitybalanced, monochromatic
Art periodEarly Modern
Creative periodsmature period
Top 3 worksFlowers in a Glass Vase, Over cup white oak, or, Quercus macrocarpa, Flowers

Biography

Early Life and Training

Born: July 10, 1759, in Saint-Hubert, Belgium
Family of Artists: His father and grandfather were painters; his elder brother was a scenery designer.
Early Career: Left home at age 13 to work as an itinerant painter, creating interior decorations, portraits, and religious commissions.
Move to Paris (1782): Joined his brother in painting scenery for theaters in Paris.

Botanical Illustration and Patronage

Meeting Botanists: Met Charles Louis L'Héritier de Brutelle and René Desfontaines, who introduced him to botanical illustration.
Mentorship: Studied under L'Héritier and Gerard van Spaendonck, learning dissection techniques and watercolor handling.
Royal Patronage: Became draughtsman and painter to Queen Marie Antoinette.
Empress Joséphine’s Patronage (1798): Became the official artist for Empress Joséphine de Beauharnais at the Château de Malmaison, gaining access to a vast collection of exotic plants.
Teaching: Taught painting to Princess Adélaïde of Orléans in 1809.

Major Works and Artistic Style

Les Liliacées (The Lilies): A series of books published between 1802 and 1816, featuring over 400 hand-colored plates depicting lily-like plants.
Les Roses (The Roses): Published between 1817 and 1824, containing nearly 170 plates showcasing different rose varieties.
Watercolor Technique: Mastered watercolor painting, using meticulous brushwork and subtle shading to capture the delicate beauty of flowers.
Composition: Often featured a single flower as the central focus, surrounded by leaves and stems.

Influences and Historical Significance

Flemish and Dutch Flower Painters: Considered an important heir to the tradition of Brueghel, Ruysch, van Huysum, and de Heem.
Jan van Huysum: Inspired by the work of this Dutch eighteenth-century flower painter during his early career.
"Raphael of Flowers": Nicknamed for his exceptional skill and artistry.
Legacy: Considered one of the greatest botanical illustrators of all time, influencing subsequent generations of artists. His works remain highly valued for their precision, accuracy, and beauty.

Later Life and Death

Appointment at the Museum: Appointed a master of draughtsmanship for the National Museum of Natural History in 1822.
Legion of Honour: Became a Chevalier of the Legion of Honour in 1825.
Death: Died suddenly on June 19 or 20, 1840, and was interred in Père Lachaise Cemetery.

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By the WahooArt.com Editorial Team Updated Sept. 1, 2026

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