Redouté, Pierre-Joseph (Belgian, 1759-1840), “Lobster Claw” Heliconia humilis 1016inventory when the capital was moved

when the capital was moved to San Antonio

Despite La Harpe's efforts

As an official map sponsored by the French government

and in nearly every case they were decided improvements over anything that had been previously offered

This is the earliest recognizable depiction of a continuous east coast of North America on a printed map

Redouté, Pierre-Joseph (Belgian, 1759-1840), “Lobster Claw” Heliconia humilis 1016inventory when the capital was movedPierre Joseph Redout (Belgian, 1759 1840) Watercolor for plate 382: Lobster Claw Heliconia humilisPrepared for Les Liliaces ca. 1802 1816Watercolor and graphite on vellumCompleted: ca. 1802 1816Vellum size: 18 3 4 x 13 3 8 in. Framed size: 24 3 4 x 19 1 4 in. Signed P. J. Redout lower left Country of Origin: South America.