Margaret Mee and Marianne North: Exploratrices Intrepides/Intrepid Explorations, Oeuvres des Collections des Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (English and French Edition) - Softcover
Synopsis
Produced to accompany the exhibition of the same name, this title illustrates the work of Margaret Mee and Marianne North, two of England's greatest artistic explorers. 42 full page colour reproductions of Margaret Mee's outstanding art are accompanied by her sketches and descriptions, and an introduction to the artist by Ruth Stiff, Brinsley Burbridge and Shirley Shirwood. An introduction to Marianne North by Laura Ponsonby is accompanied with the reproduction of 52 full colour paintings by the Victorian artist depicting the beauty of the natural world she encountered, with short descriptions.
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About the Author
Ruth Stiff is curator for North American exhibitions at Kew Gardens. Laura Ponsonby formerly worked as education officer at Kew Gardens.
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