A striking mid century botanical print after Pierre-Joseph Redouté, published by Ariel Press in the 1950s. This composition depicts Gentiane sans tige (Gentiana acaulis), the stemless gentian, rendered with vivid depth and clarity.
 
The rich blue blooms are set against fresh green foliage, with the saturated colour lending the piece a strong visual presence. Redouté’s original work is celebrated for its botanical accuracy and refined composition, and this later Ariel Press edition preserves those qualities with crisp detail and balanced tone.
 
The subject is presented with space around it, allowing the structure of the plant and the intensity of the colour to stand forward. Latin and French titling appear beneath, maintaining the scientific grounding typical of Redouté’s botanical studies.
 
A bold yet elegant piece that pairs well with both traditional and contemporary interiors, presented here in a simple dark frame with gilt slip.
 
Details
Artist: After Pierre-Joseph Redouté
Publisher: Ariel Press
Date: c.1950s
Medium: Colour print on paper
Subject: Gentiana acaulis (stemless gentian)
Origin: Likely Britain
Condition: Good vintage condition with light age toning and minor marks consistent with age
Presentation: Supplied framed (frame included in sale)
 
Why we love it
The intensity of the blue makes this piece stand apart from more traditional florals, offering a strong focal point while retaining the precision of classical botanical illustration.