African Corn Lily by Pierre-Joseph Redouté, 1802 edward Governor's Island

Governor's Island

The design and style of this map are a reflection of the cartographic excellence of its time

The following cities and coats of arms are shown on this map:

full colour and wonderful map shows the West Indies as they were in 1872

with the first edition in 1674 and the third edition in 1686

African Corn Lily by Pierre-Joseph Redouté, 1802 edward Governor's IslandAfrican Corn Lily, originally created in 1802, is a stunning botanical illustration by the renowned artist Pierre Joseph Redout. Known as one of the greatest botanical illustrators of all time, Redout dedicated much of his life to painting the exquisite flora of Chteau de Malmaison, commissioned by Josephine Bonaparte, Napoleon's wife. Born in Belgium, Redout first achieved success as a painting tutor for Marie Antoinette before embarking on a