Key illustrators in botanical illustration

• Franz Bauer
• Marianne North
• Christabel King
• Margaret Mee
• Pedanius Dioscorides
• William Henry Johnson
• Graman Quassi
• John Tyley

Who do botanical illustrators work for?

• Work for large gardens (e.g. Kew.)
• Research facilities.
• Universities
• Museums
• Societies (e.g. the Royal Horticultural Society)
• Freelance/on commission.

What are botanical illustration breifs like?

• Historically, briefs were commonly set by owners of large and/or impressive gardens. These people would task illustrators with the cataloguing and recording of their plants.
• In the 18th century, aristocratic ladies often hired botanical illustrators to tutor them.
• Modern briefs are often issued by botanical and horticultural organisations. The illustrator will often be recording the native and exotic plants in the gardens.
• Sometimes illustrators study dried and preserved specimens from archives and museums

Created by Leonardo Hammersley

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