Alexander Marshal's Nature Coloring Book
Drawings from the Royal Collection
9781398844513
96 pages
Arcturus Publishing Limited
Overview
For Alexander Marshal (c.1620-82), the cultivation of rare plants was essential to the study of the natural world. His interest was stimulated by specimens imported to England from the Near East and the New World in the 17th century. The 44 illustrations in this new coloring book are taken from the 'florilegium' (flower book) compiled by Marshal. Many are exotic newcomers; others native plants. Marshal was not a professional artist, but his florilegium - the only English flower book to survive from the period - contains some of the most beautiful plant studies in botanical art. The artworks were drawn to be studied and enjoyed by his friends and fellow horticulturalists.Author Bio
Alexander Marshal (1620-1682) was an English entomologist, gardener and botanical artist. Some of his botanical artwork is now part of The Royal Collection, at the Royal Library at Windsor Castle. A selection of Marshal's works was shown at the "Amazing Rare Things: The Art of Natural History in the Age of Discovery" exhibition at The Queen's Gallery, Buckingham Palace, curated by David Attenborough.
The Royal Collection Trust oversees The Royal Collection of the British Royal family, the largest private art collection in the world. Owned by Her Majesty Elizabeth II, the collection is spread among 13 occupied and historic royal residences in the United Kingdom.
