1986 Blue Nymphea Print by Redouté

Is there a more fascinating flower than the blue nymphea? You might know it by its common name water lily or Egyptian lotus but it is under the nymphea name that it has been imortalised by so many famous painters.  This lovely little botanical illustration of this famous aquatic flower is by the famous 19th century naturalist Pierre-Joseph Redouté ( I was going to say French naturalist but even though he lived most of his life in France, he was actually born in Luxembourg). 
This delicate piece of vintage botanical art comes from a 1986 edition of Redouté's flowers and fruits, printed on art paper. The page is printed with the latin names of the flower Nymphea Coerulea.

Frame it and gift it to your favorite nymphea lover!

𝗦𝗜𝗭𝗘 : approx. 21 x 30 cm (8 1/4" x 11 3/4").

𝗔𝗨𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗜𝗖𝗜𝗧𝗬 : This is an authentic book page from 1986, extracted from a damaged book. The print is in very good condition. The reverse is blank.

𝗦𝗛𝗜𝗣𝗣𝗜𝗡𝗚 : This illustration will be shipped in a cellophane bag and a cardboard-reinforced envelope. The mat and frame are NOT included.