Lilian Snelling: the rododendron and primula drawings - cover image

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PUBLISHER: Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh

FORMAT: Paperback

ISBN: 9781910877340

RRP: £9.99

PAGES: 104

PUBLICATION DATE:
April 10, 2020

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Lilian Snelling: the rododendron and primula drawings

H. J. Noltie

A beautifully illustrated book of the work of Lilian Snelling, a woman regarded as the most important British botanical artist of her time. From 1915 to 1921, Snelling worked at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh. This book tells her story and reproduces her drawings and paintings. Illustrated throughout with 110 colour photos and reproductions.

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