Redoute "The Raphael of Roses" full Set of 18 prints with original text by the artist from The Ariel Press printed in  Germany by K. G. Lohse. Condition of each print varies from very good to excellent. Color on all is outstanding. Descriptions in both French and English on back. Prints Measure 40 x 30cm  Complete Set.Pierre-Joseph Redouté (1759 -1840), was a painter and botanist from the Southern Netherlands, known for his watercolours of roses, lilies and other flowers at Malmaison. He was nicknamed "the Raphael of flowers" and has been called the greatest botanical illustrator of all time. He was an official court artist of Queen Marie Antoinette. In original folder which has some light tanning and foxing.