Best Botanical Art
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One of the world's largest and most prestigious collections of botanical illustrations, spanning centuries. Offers online exhibits and educational resources.
Marianne North's vivid oil paintings of orchids from around the world, housed in her dedicated gallery at Kew. These prints capture the lush colours and forms of tropical orchids.
Home to one of the world's largest collections of botanical art, with over 200,000 original works spanning centuries.
A definitive scholarly work tracing the history of botanical illustration from ancient herbals to modern masters. Essential reading for anyone in the field.
Renowned for her stunning, scientifically accurate paintings of Amazonian flora, which also played a key role in conservation efforts.
Renowned private collection featuring over 1,000 works by contemporary botanical artists from around the world. Regularly exhibited at Kew and other venues.
The Victoria and Albert Museum holds a rich collection of botanical prints, drawings, and paintings from the 16th century onward.
Home to a remarkable collection of original botanical drawings and paintings, including works by Georg Dionysius Ehret and James Sowerby. Accessible via online database.
A world-class collection of modern botanical art by leading artists, frequently exhibited at Kew and other venues.
A leading organization dedicated to promoting botanical art through exhibitions, workshops, and a juried membership. Their annual catalog showcases exemplary work.
The Royal Horticultural Society holds over 20,000 botanical artworks, including masterpieces from the Lindley Library.
