Marianne North
Biologist and botanical artist
Born
Died
1890
136 years ago — 60 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United Kingdom
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Contributed significantly to the field of botany through extensive painting of plants. Traveled to various countries including India, South Africa, and Brazil, documenting rare species. Established the Marianne North Gallery at Kew Gardens, which houses over 800 of her paintings showcasing the beauty and diversity of plants. Her work combined art and science, providing valuable visual references for botanists.
Created over 800 botanical paintings
Established the Marianne North Gallery at Kew Gardens
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