Mary Vaux Walcott
American painter and botanical illustrator
Born
July 31st, 1860
165 years ago
Died
1940
85 years ago — 80 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United States
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A prominent painter and illustrator, contributions encompass detailed plant illustrations and watercolor paintings. Major works include contributions to the 'Botanical Society of America' and the publication of 'Wild Flowers of the United States'. Instrumental in promoting awareness of plant life through art, the work has been featured in various botanical texts. Additionally, involvement with the National Park Service contributed to the preservation of natural landscapes.
Illustrated the 'Wild Flowers of the United States'
Contributed to botanical publications
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