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Polygonatum sibiricum (Polygonatum de Sibérie) (Plate 315 from P. J. Redouté, Les Liliacées, 1802–16)

(French, born in Flanders, 1759–1840)
(French, 19th century)
1802–16
Medium/TechniqueStipple engraving, printed in color and hand-colored
DimensionsSight: 51.5 x 30.5 cm (20 1/4 x 12 in.)
Credit LineGift of Stephen Borkowski in honor of Dean and Denise Pappas
Accession number2007.797
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ClassificationsPrints
InscriptionsEngraved in plate, u.r: 315, l.l.: P. J. Redouté pinx, l.r.: Chapuy sculp.
ProvenanceShreve, Crump, and Low, Boston; from whom purchased by Stephen Borkowski, Provincetown, MA; his gift to MFA November 21, 2007
Boatlily (Tradescantia Discolor)
Pierre- Joseph Redouté
published 1807
Roots (Racines)
Pierre- Joseph Redouté
published 1805
Parts of Flowers (Fleurs composées)
Pierre- Joseph Redouté
published 1805