The Art of Botanical Painting

Discover the wonders of the natural world with this beautiful collection of botanical paintings from around the globe. The opening of the 19th century ushered in an age of unprecedented scientific discovery and artistry. As the development of the microscope allowed scientists access to a previously unimaginable world in miniature, and naturalists travelling the globe sent home reports of weird and wonderful species, there was a growing desire for knowledge of the natural world. Through the mediu