Pierre-Joseph Reoduté, Reine Claud Franche (Paris, 1827-1833) Artists_Nicolas Robert appearing about the first of

appearing about the first of June

a four-legged creature walks determinedly

Montes Ignivomos in universo orbe Indicans

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Pierre-Joseph Reoduté, Reine Claud Franche (Paris, 1827-1833) Artists_Nicolas Robert appearing about the first ofPierre 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