The Golden Age of Botanical Art - a collection of illustrations

Browse stunning illustrations from The Golden Age of Botanical Art, by Martyn Rix. Discover more about this fantastic new book published by Andre Deutsch in association with the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.

29 Nov 2012

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The Golden Age of Botancial Art The Golden Age of Botanical Art, by Martyn Rix tells the story of brave and intrepid explorers and the many pr ...more

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Rhododendron lacteum Lilian Snelling (1879-1972) was one of the most elegant botanical artists of the twentieth century and whilst ...more

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From ancient frescoes to the studies produced by the plant hunters of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, the many portrayals of plants have long held a fascination for all those who love nature. The Golden Age of Botanical Art is a lavish new book that explores and celebrates this fascination.