Indian Almond, Terminalia Catappa - Marianne North
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Description
A botanical painting by Marianne North, depicting the Indian Almond tree with detailed leaves and delicate flowers against a lush forest backdrop. This work exemplifies North's dedication to documenting plant life with scientific accuracy and artistic flair.
This oil on paper painting by Marianne North (1830-1890), a British botanical artist, depicts the Indian Almond tree, Terminalia Catappa. North travelled extensively, documenting the flora of various regions with scientific precision and artistic skill. Her work is characterised by its detailed observation and accurate representation of plant life in its natural surroundings. In this painting, the large leaves of the Indian Almond tree dominate the foreground, showcasing their varied colours from vibrant green to autumnal red and yellow. The tree's delicate, string-like flowers hang gracefully, adding a touch of lightness to the composition. In the background, a lush forest provides a sense of depth and context, situating the tree within its broader ecological setting. The artist's attention to detail captures the unique characteristics of the Indian Almond tree, making this painting both an artistic and botanical record.
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Indian Almond, Terminalia Catappa - Marianne North
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Museum-grade giclée on FSC-certified archival matte paper, with framed and canvas options.
- Paper sizes: A4, A3, A2, A1, A0 and B2 (50×70 cm)
- Canvas: XS (20×30 cm) to Large (60×90 cm)
- Frames: black, natural wood, dark wood or white
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Artist Biography
Marianne North
She was born in 1830 into a wealthy Norfolk family. Her father was an MP. She trained as a singer, but her voice failed and she turned to painting. She was devoted to her father and travelled with him until his death in 1869, which freed her to go further.
She painted plants in oils, not watercolours, and she painted them in situ within their habitats, including animals, people, and temples. In Borneo she painted a pitcher plant unknown to science, which was named Nepenthes northiana in her honour. Charles Darwin personally suggested she visit Australia. She completed 848 paintings in thirteen years, donated 832 to Kew Gardens, and paid for the gallery to house them herself. The Marianne North Gallery at Kew remains the only permanent solo exhibition in a major UK institution. She died in 1890.
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