Mimulus by Pierre-Joseph Redouté, 1802

Mimulus, created in 1802 by the esteemed botanical artist Pierre-Joseph Redouté, is a breathtaking illustration that showcases Redouté's masterful ability to capture the delicate beauty of nature. Known as one of the greatest botanical illustrators, Redouté meticulously documented the flora around him with an unparalleled attention to detail and elegance.

Now, you have the unique opportunity to own a high-quality fine art print of Mimulus. Crafted with precision at The Unique Maps Co., this print is made using gorgeously thick archival matte paper, ensuring its longevity without fading or wrinkling over time. Additionally, personalized options are available to make this artwork even more special for your collection.

Pierre-Joseph Redouté, born in Belgium, gained initial recognition as a painting tutor to Marie Antoinette. His flourishing career truly began at Château de Malmaison, under the patronage of Josephine Bonaparte, where he painted a stunning array of flowers from 1798 onwards. His profound contribution to botanical art is reflected in his prolific work of over 2,100 botanical illustrations, capturing more than 1,800 species.

Mimulus is particularly notable for its vibrant and precise depiction of the flowering plant, with colors and details that bring the botanical subject to life. Being one of Redouté’s masterworks, this illustration was initially published in his celebrated series "Les Liliacées," marveling audiences with its exquisite composition and scientifically accurate portrayal of the plant known commonly as monkeyflowers.

This beautiful illustration would make an exceptional gift for any art lover or botany enthusiast, perfect for birthdays, anniversaries, or special holidays like Christmas and Mother’s Day. With its timeless appeal, this piece would enhance any home with its aesthetic grace and historical significance.

If you're not sure what size to order, or you're looking for a custom order of some kind – a different size, a different colour, a special frame – then please contact me. I usually respond within a few minutes.

You can see an example of my fine art personalisation service in the fifth image. Zoom in and take a look. My personalised artwork is always very well received. Take a look at more examples of personalisation.

You can also choose to age your art print to make it look older. This is popular amongst my customers who want their artwork to look like an older, antique print. You can see an example of ageing in the sixth product image, or go ahead and check out lots of examples of other aged artwork.

The model in the listing images is holding the 18x24in (45x60cm) version of this art print.

I can print and frame this beautiful piece of art at sizes up to 3 metres (10ft). If you are looking for a size or framing option that isn't available online, please get in touch.

This artwork is available as a giclée print on acid free archival matte paper, or you can buy it framed. My standard frames come in six colours (black, dark brown, dark grey, antique gold, oak and white), and custom framing is available for an additional charge. My frames are glazed with super-clear museum-grade acrylic (perspex/acrylite), which is significantly less reflective than glass, safer, and will always arrive in perfect condition.

My standard frame is a gallery style black ash hardwood frame. It is simple and quite modern looking. My standard frame is around 20mm (0.8in) wide.

I use super-clear acrylic (perspex/acrylite) for the frame glass. It's lighter and safer than glass - and it looks better, as the reflectivity is lower.

Six standard frame colours are available for free (black, dark brown, dark grey, oak, white and antique gold). Custom framing and mounting/matting is available if you're looking for something else.

Most maps are also available as a framed canvas. The map is printed on matte (not shiny) canvas, stretched over a box frame, and then 'floated' within a simple wood frame. The end result is quite beautiful, and there's no glazing in front of your map.

All frames are provided "ready to hang", with either a string or brackets on the back. Very large frames will have heavy duty hanging plates and/or a mounting baton. If you have any questions, please get in touch.

See some examples of my framed maps and framed canvas maps.

Alternatively, I can also supply old maps on canvas, foam board, cotton rag and other materials.

If you want to frame your map yourself, please read my map size guide first.

For most orders, delivery time is about 3 working days. Personalised and custom made maps take longer, as I have to do the personalisation and send it to you for approval, which usually takes a day or two.

Please note that for larger framed orders (over 40in/100cm), and some other framed sizes, the delivery time will be closer to 7-10 days.

If you need your order to arrive by a certain date, please contact me before you order so that we can find the best way of making sure you get your order in time.

I print and frame maps in 22 countries around the world. This means your map will be made locally, which cuts down on delivery time and reduces the chance of your map being damaged during delivery. There won't be any extra taxes or duties to pay, and we'll put less CO2 into the air.

All of my maps are well packaged and sent in a rugged tube if unframed, or surrounded by foam if framed.

I try to send out all maps within 1 or 2 days of receiving your order, though some products (like face masks or mugs) can take longer to make.

If you select Express Delivery at checkout your order we will prioritise your order and send it out by 1-day courier (Fedex, DHL, UPS, Parcelforce).

We can sometimes do next-day delivery if you order before 10am. But usually it's best to contact me first before you order.

Read my full delivery and local production guide