Redouté, Pierre-Joseph (Belgian, 1759-1840), “Belladonna Lily/ March Lily” Amaryllis pallida 16th C World Maps The Basel edition was accompanied

The Basel edition was accompanied by a different map than the one used in Paris: in this case

Thus the extremely fine print work of Parisian natural historians and flower painters as late as 1825 can be traced directly back to the strength of Robert's tradition

the title within a banner along the top edge

extremities worn

This larger edition

Redouté, Pierre-Joseph (Belgian, 1759-1840), “Belladonna Lily/ March Lily” Amaryllis pallida 16th C World Maps The Basel edition was accompaniedPierre Joseph Redout (Belgian, 1759 1840) Watercolor for plate 479: Belladonna Lily March Lily Amaryllis pallidaPrepared for Les Liliaces ca. 1802 1816Watercolor and graphite on vellumCompleted: ca. 1802 1816Vellum size: 18 1 2 x 13 1 4 in. Framed size: 24 3 4 x 19 1 4 in. Signed P. J. Redout lower left Country of origin: South Africa (Western Cape).