Pierre-Joseph Reoduté, Reine Claud Franche (Paris, 1827-1833) Artists_Nicolas Robert while the darkened background emphasizes

while the darkened background emphasizes the beauty of each vibrant flowering specimen

he would order federal troops to resist them

John Gould (1804-1881) Mareca penelope [Widgeon]

Delaware Pensilvania

Pierre-Joseph Reoduté, Reine Claud Franche (Paris, 1827-1833) Artists_Nicolas Robert while the darkened background emphasizesPierre Joseph Reodut (French, 1759 1840) Reine Claude Franche Stipple engraving with original hand color From Redouts Choix des Plus Belles Fleurs Paris, 1827 1833 13 x 9 sheet; 24 x 21 framed Pierre Joseph Redout is famous for his masterful depictions of roses and lilies, amongst other botanical specimens. He was a favorite botanical painter of Marie Antoinette and, after the French Revolution, became a favorite of Empress Josephine. Redouts Choix