Redouté, Pierre-Joseph (Belgian, 1759-1840), “Lobster Claw” Heliconia humilis

Pierre-Joseph Redouté  (Belgian, 1759-1840)
Watercolor for plate 382: “Lobster Claw” Heliconia humilis
Prepared for Les Liliacées ca. 1802-1816
Watercolor and graphite on vellum
Completed: ca. 1802-1816
Vellum size: 18 3/4” x 13 3/8 in.
Framed size: 24 3/4” x 19 1/4 in.
Signed ‘P.J. Redouté’ lower left

Country of Origin: South America.