Painter and botanist from the Southern Netherlands (1759-1840), known for his watercolors of roses, lilies, and other flowers at Malmaison. Partly-printed DS, in French, signed “Redoute,” one page, 7.5 x 9.75, April 28, 1820. A receipt for a subscriber payment for his famous book, Les Roses, in full, "I, the undersigned, acknowledge receipt from Mr. Pivote, subscriber to the book Roses, the sum of 30F against the price of the 16th delivery.” Signed neatly at the conclusion, “Redoute.” In very good to fine condition, with scattered light foxing, and a small tape stain to the bottom edge. Accompanied by a letter from the Queen's secretary dated November 27, 1832, indicating to Redoute that, “The Queen asked me to let you know that she spoke with interest of your business with…the Count de Montalivet and that she obtained from the promise that the payment you have been waiting for will be made as soon as possible.”
Redoute’s association with French royalty began when Marie Antoinette became his patron and appointed him Painter to the Queen's Cabinet. Empress Josephine, Napoleon’s first wife, continued as his patron, until her death in 1814. Redoute remained close to the Bourbon Royal family. Referenced here, Maria Amalia Teresa, (1782 -1866) was Queen of the French from 1830-1848. Redoute’s three-volume work, "Les Roses," was published between 1817-24, and each volume was received with great anticipation.
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