Margaret Mee
Botanical illustrator and educator
Born
May 22nd, 1909
116 years ago
Died
1988
37 years ago — 79 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United Kingdom
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An English illustrator and educator specialized in botanical art. Worked extensively in the Amazon rainforest, creating detailed illustrations of tropical plants. Served as a teacher for botanical illustration, sharing expertise with students. Contributed to numerous publications that featured illustrations of the flora of Brazil. Conducted research on plant life which informed conservation efforts.
Published over 200 botanical paintings
Authored books on the flora of Brazil
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