Pierre-Joseph Redouté (Belgian, 1759-1840), “Bilobed Epidendrum” Epidendrum bifidum Travel & Exploration Books ” The map is among

” The map is among the first to acknowledge the existence of the Americas and to include all of Africa

if somewhat chancy

A second perspective view

June 10th 1834

Old varnish

Pierre-Joseph Redouté (Belgian, 1759-1840), “Bilobed Epidendrum” Epidendrum bifidum Travel & Exploration Books ” The map is amongPierre Joseph Redout (Belgian, 1759 1840) Watercolor for plate 84: Bilobed Epidendrum Epidendrum bifidum Prepared for Les Liliaces ca. 1802 1816 Watercolor and graphite on vellum Completed: ca. 1802 1816 Vellum size: 14 1 4 x 18 3 4 in. Signed lower left: P. J. Redoute Country of Origin: Northern South America (French Guiana).