born July 10, 1759, Saint-Hubert, Luxembourg
died June 20, 1840, Paris, France
French botanical painter.
He became a favoured artist at the court of France, patronized by kings from Louis XVI to Louis-Philippe . His delicate botanical prints were not only framed as pictures but also used for china patterns. His Les Liliacées (180215) contained 500 plates of lilies. However, roses became his specialty; Les Roses (181721) is considered his finest series, and its classic images are still widely reproduced.