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.
The name “Lobster Claw,” as it is known, describes perfectly the stunning red flowers with the leaves and flowers often being used in floral decorations because they remain fresh long after being cut. Heliconias are native to Central America, the Caribbean islands, South America, and some of the islands of the South Pacific.

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