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

June 10th 1834

” The map is among the first to acknowledge the existence of the Americas and to include all of Africa

These updates notwithstanding

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

P” lower right Paper size: 17 1/4 x 12 in

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).