Lilio-Narcissus, from Trew Plantae Selectae
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Pierre-Joseph Redoute's Lilio-Narcissus, from Trew Plantae Selectae 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 delicate watercolor "Lilio-Narcissus" from Pierre-Joseph Redouté's Trew Plantae Selectae (1750-1773) captures the fleeting beauty of this rare floral hybrid with scientific precision and sublime elegance. Created for Christoph Jacob Trew's landmark botanical publication, Redouté's luminous rendering reveals his mastery of the "painter of flowers" tradition – where Enlightenment-era botanical accuracy meets Rococo softness. The creamy white petals unfurl with palpable fragility against muted olive tones, their trumpet forms balanced by slender stems swaying with aristocratic grace. As Napoleon Bonaparte's appointed court artist and Marie-Antoinette's drawing tutor, Redouté elevated botanical illustration to fine art status; this work exemplifies why his studies became benchmarks bridging 18th-century natural science and decorative arts, influencing everything from Sèvres porcelain patterns to Art Nouveau design.
For contemporary interiors, "Lilio-Narcissus" shines as a sophisticated accent piece. Scale a high-quality reproduction to ~24x30 inches for impactful presence above botanical-toned credenzas in home offices or spa-like bedrooms – the muted palette harmonizes beautifully with Farrow & Ball’s "French Gray" walls or eucalyptus-green upholstery. In modern spaces, frame in slim gold leaf to echo its royal provenance, pairing with matte ceramic vases and linen textures for organic contrast. The vertical composition suits narrow walls flanking doorways or as part of a salon-style gallery wall mingled with Georges Le Maire’s insect engravings. For commercial settings like boutique hotels or dental offices, the image’s calming precision works wonders when printed on translucent screens with backlighting, creating an ethereal glow that softens clinical environments while whispering 18th-century horticultural elegance.
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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.
