Iris Florentina, from Les Liliacees
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Pierre-Joseph Redoute's Iris Florentina, from Les Liliacees into your home with a handmade oil painting reproduction. Carefully recreated on canvas by skilled artists using traditional techniques, this piece captures the delicate brushwork, subtle light, and vibrant color of the original masterpiece. With museum-level quality and rich texture, it brings elegance and artistic depth to any space. Enjoy free shipping and make this masterpiece a part of your personal collection.
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Original Description
The exquisite Iris Florentina from Pierre-Joseph Redouté's Les Liliacees epitomizes the golden age of botanical illustration with its delicate precision and poetic elegance. Painted between 1802-1816, the artwork showcases Redouté’s mastery in watercolor and stipple engraving, capturing the ethereal beauty of the Florentine iris with scientific accuracy and artistic grace. The composition balances lush, curving petals with meticulous detail, set against a soft, muted background that heightens the flower’s sculptural form. As the official painter for Marie Antoinette and later Napoleon’s court, Redouté bridged Enlightenment scholarship and Romantic aesthetics, making Les Liliacees a seminal work in both art and botany. This piece, like others in the series, elevated botanical art to fine art, influencing generations with its harmony of elegance and exactitude.
For interiors, Iris Florentina lends timeless sophistication. Its soft purple and ivory palette suits light-filled spaces—consider a matted frame in aged gold or slim black for a study or bedroom, enhancing its vintage charm. The artwork pairs beautifully with French Empire furniture or minimalist Scandinavian design, where its organic lines provide warmth. A medium-sized print (around 24x30 inches) ensures visibility without overwhelming, ideal above a console table or as part of a botanical gallery wall. For offices, it injects serenity; pair it with sage green walls or neutral tones to let the iris’s hues pop. Redouté’s work transcends trends, making it a versatile heirloom piece for both traditional and contemporary settings.
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Lead Time & Shipping
When you order this oil painting replica, it typically takes 2-3 weeks to paint. If the artwork is more complex, it might need a little more time to ensure the best quality. Once it's ready, we'll send you a photo for your approval. After you give the green light, we'll ship it to you for free.
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Return & Refund
We believe in the quality of our hand-painted oil painting reproductions, and your satisfaction is our priority. If for any reason, you are not completely satisfied with your purchase, we offer a 45-day return policy. You can return your artwork within 45 days of receipt and receive a full refund. Please note that the artwork must be returned in the original packaging and in the same condition as it was received.
