
Painted Lady Gladiolus (gladiolus Carneus)

by Photostock-israel/science Photo Library
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Painted Lady Gladiolus (gladiolus Carneus)
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Photostock-israel/science Photo Library
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Photograph - Photograph
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Painted lady gladiolus (Gladiolus carneus). Illustration from Les Liliacees by Pierre-Joseph Redoute. Produced under the patronage of Josephine Bonaparte, Empress of France, Redoute's Les Liliacees contained 503 plates detailing the various plant species of and related to the lily family. Produced from 1802-1816 the plates are drawn from Empress Josephine's extensive collection of plants in her gardens at Malmaison, where Redoute worked as a botanical artist. This folio is often considered to be Redoute's masterpiece due to the scope, breadth, and quality of its contents.
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January 12th, 2025
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