Pierre-Joseph Redouté (Belgian, 1759-1840), “Bilobed Epidendrum” Epidendrum bifidum Travel & Exploration Books June 10th 1834

June 10th 1834

it is likely that the artist worked from a balloon

A second perspective view

if somewhat chancy

the presidios established by the Spaniards as fortified bases to exert control over the

Pierre-Joseph Redouté (Belgian, 1759-1840), “Bilobed Epidendrum” Epidendrum bifidum Travel & Exploration Books June 10th 1834Pierre Joseph Redout (Belgian, 1759 1840) Watercolor for plate 84: Bilobed Epidendrum Epidendrum bifidum Prepared for Les Liliaces ca. 1802 1816 Watercolor and graphite on vellum Completed: ca. 1802 1816 Vellum size: 14 1 4 x 18 3 4 in. Signed lower left: P. J. Redoute Country of Origin: Northern South America (French Guiana).