Red Currant — Choix des plus belles fleurs (1827) — Pierre-Joseph Redouté

Luminous fruit and disciplined grace. In this classic botanical plate, Redouté—the “Raphael of flowers”—renders a sprig of red currant with translucent berries and finely toothed leaves, balancing scientific accuracy with elegant, airy composition. A study in clarity, light, and line.

Why it captivates

• Botanical precision — lifelike anatomy without losing poetry.

• Translucent colour — berries that seem lit from within.

• Timeless minimalism — generous white space and poised layout.

• Decor versatility — perfect for kitchens, dining rooms, and studies.

• Art–science bridge — natural history as refined wall art.

• Enduring appeal — a Redouté favourite that never dates.

What you’ll see

A vertical sprig bearing clustered red berries, sharply serrated leaves, and a slender stem set against a clean, unprinted ground. Subtle stipple shading models each globe of fruit. Up close: crisp plate lines and delicate tonal transitions. From a step back: serene, balanced geometry.

A richer historical frame

Published in 1827 within Redouté’s celebrated Choix des plus belles fleurs, this plate exemplifies the golden age of botanical illustration—where scientific description met Parisian taste. Redouté’s refined stipple technique and spare design turned study specimens into enduring art.

Choose your finish

🌟 Heavyweight Paper (160 gsm matte)
Archival-grade, smooth matte stock ideal for framing under glass. Crisp linework, minimal glare.

💎 Laminated (True Encapsulation)
Sealed in 2 × 80-micron gloss laminate, edge-to-edge. Durable, wipe-clean—perfect for busy spaces.

🪵 Laminated + Timber Hang Rails (Ready to hang)
Lacquered natural timber rails with fitted hanging cord; no frame required.
Please allow up to 10 working days for hang-railed delivery.

🏆 Archival Canvas (395 gsm HP Professional Matte)
Museum-quality texture with pigment-based, fade-resistant inks for rich tone and fine detail.

🪵 Canvas + Timber Hang Rails (Gallery-ready)
As above, supplied with lacquered natural timber rails and hanging cord.
Please allow up to 10 working days for hang-railed delivery.

Size (W × H)

600 × 841 mm (approx. 23.62 × 33.11 in)

• Orientation: Portrait

• Aspect ratio: ~0.713 : 1

• Nearest standard frame: 70 × 100 cm (portrait) with mat (A1 is too narrow)

• Framing tips:

  • Classic look: use a 70 × 100 cm frame with a mat window cut to ~596 × 837 mm for a tidy 2–3 mm overlap.

  • Contemporary look: float-mount in a larger frame for a crisp gallery reveal.

Custom sizing: Available on request (alternative aspect ratios or added white border).

Specifications

Who it’s for

• Botanical-art collectors & gardeners

• Cooks and hosts curating fresh, seasonal décor

• Designers building light, nature-led interiors

• Educators & libraries in natural history and illustration

• Gift-givers seeking refined, timeless beauty

Our Commitment

Every print is produced locally in Australia on premium substrates with careful colour management, then checked and packed by hand so it arrives ready to impress. From studio to wall, we stand behind the craftsmanship and historical integrity of your piece.

Bring Redouté’s luminous simplicity to your space—order your fine-art print of Red Currant today.