In itself an inspiration from the natural forms of plants and flowers, with their flowing lines and their exquisite curves, Art Nouveau is manifested in this beautiful depiction of peonies by Alphonse Mucha (1860 – 1939). Delicate and luminous, the medium is watercolours for a printed fabric. The lines in the blooms provide …

Plant Curator likes a botanical Google Doodle and you can in fact search the whole library for ones inspired by Plants & Flowers. Some of our favourites, shown below, are those that celebrate both plants and women together.   13 November 2022 Botanist and librarian Mary Ellinor Archer 27 July 2020 French botanist and explorer …

Frida Kahlo (1907-1954) was said to be 5 feet 3 inches tall, which gives you an idea of the size of the plants in the photo. Height is just one of the impressive features of plants from the Agave group. Their large basal rosettes of thick, fleshy sculpted leaves ending in a sharp point, plus …