Lillium Pomponium (Turban Lily), plate 7 from Les Liliacées

The print combines stipple engraving with color printing and subsequent hand-painting, achieving a lifelike quality. Redouté's meticulous style, earning him 'Raphaël des fleurs,' blends scientific accuracy with aesthetic appeal.

Created during Redouté's tenure as court painter to French royalty (Marie Antoinette and Empress Josephine), this plate reflects his esteemed position. However, the work's accessibility suggests it was intended for a wider audience beyond the royal court.

Les Liliacées was published between 1802 and 1816, a period seeing heightened interest in botanical sciences and illustration. Redouté's work catered to this trend, blending art and science for both specialists and enthusiasts.

Lillium Pomponium, as part of Les Liliacées, contributes to Redouté's legacy as a pivotal botanical illustrator. The series remains a benchmark for the genre, influencing later botanical art and appealing to historical and botanical interests.