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Marianne North’s Orchid Artwork

Marianne North was a phenomenal botanical artist of Victorian England, and you can take a virtual trip to enjoy her gallery at RBG Kew in London. Check out the two videos below, and also photos that Dave took during a visit to the UK in 2019.

Artwork with orchids, The Marianne North Gallery at Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew in London, UK; oil paintings done by Marianne North, English biologist and botanical artistWall of artwork at the Marianne North Gallery at Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew in London, UK; oil paintings done by Marianne North, English biologist and botanical artistWalls of artwork at the Marianne North Gallery at Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew in London, UK; oil paintings done by Marianne North, English biologist and botanical artist

North’s extraordinary art includes many orchids. She traveled around the world on her own, which was very rare for women at the time, to paint plants, animals, and wild scenery. Her works capture exquisite details, and also convey her love of nature. In the process, she discovered plants unknown to science, and innovated important botanical art techniques.

Artwork with Moth Orchid, Phalaenopsis, Phal, white flowers, The Marianne North Gallery at Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew in London, UK; oil paintings done by Marianne North, English biologist and botanical artistWalls of artwork at the Marianne North Gallery at Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew in London, UK; oil paintings done by Marianne North, English biologist and botanical artistWalls of artwork at the Marianne North Gallery at Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew in London, UK; oil paintings done by Marianne North, English biologist and botanical artist

The Marianne North Gallery is home to over 800 of her pieces at Kew Gardens in London. Its dense arrangement of paintings, with little empty space between them, is reminiscent of the dense layerings of life she was recreating. It’s a lot to take in, whether online or in person, but definitely worth the time.

Artwork with Lady Slipper orchids, The Marianne North Gallery at Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew in London, UK; oil paintings done by Marianne North, English biologist and botanical artistNature paintings, The Marianne North Gallery at Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew in London, UK; oil paintings done by Marianne North, English biologist and botanical artistWalls of artwork at the Marianne North Gallery at Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew in London, UK; oil paintings done by Marianne North, English biologist and botanical artist

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This entry was posted on Wednesday, April 7th, 2021 at 8:09 pm and is filed under Photos, Videos.

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