A vertically narrow rectangular collage of a group of narcissus against a dark background. There are four blooms presented from the front and two, barely visible toward the back, from the side. in the lower right are the artist's initials in red. In the lower left is a handwritten label in dark ink within a rectangle of white.

Narcissus, 1776, by #MaryDelany (English, 1700-1788). Held at The @britishmuseum.bsky.social, www.britishmuseum.org/collection/i... #womenartists #artherstory #NarcissusDay #hernaturalhistory

Explore Hundreds of Exquisite #Botanical #Collages Created by an 18th-Century Septuagenarian #Artist from dyed & hand cut paper #MaryDelany #Plants #art

Link for an interactive archive of Mary's amazing work, more photos & information: www.thisiscolossal.com/2023/02/mary...

Our beautiful light pink Mary Delany roses are in bloom! After your #museum and exhibition visit, step into our courtyard and take some time to smell the roses 🌺

Open Tuesday - Sunday, 10am-5.30pm (last entry 4.30pm)

#marydelany #botanica #botanicalart #bath #roses

A paper collage showing a sprig of yellow ranunculus against a black background. Near the top left is a head-on view of a full flower; below it is a bud; and at the upper right is a side view of a partially opened flower. At bottom left is a white label with the flower identified in black ink. At bottom right the artist's initials appear in red.

Ranunculus Illyricus / Polyandria Polygynia, 1779, by #MaryDelany (English, 1700-1788), who was born #otd, May 14. Held at the British Museum, www.britishmuseum.org/collection/i...

#womenartists #artherstory #hernaturalhistory

DON'T MISS: Botanical Collage Workshop with Angie Girling 🌺✂
📍 No.1 Royal Crescent
📆 Monday 19 May 6-8pm
🎫 £45 including all materials and tea/coffee. Book here no1royalcrescent.org.uk/events/botan...

#artworkshop #whatson #botanica #marydelany #bathuk

A digital event poster with (separate) head photos of 2 white-skinned women, with event text mostly in white against a pale green background.

Coming up May 22 at @no1royalcrescent.bsky.social -

Georgie Hopton & Tanya Harrod in conversation

Tanya Harrod will lead an engaging discussion exploring a variety of themes and ideas around the work of artists Georgie Hopton & #MaryDelany.

no1royalcrescent.org.uk/events/georg...

A collage of colored papers depicting two sprigs of white jasmine, with about 5 flowers in bloom in the top right quadrant. There are also buds present in the collage. The flowers and leaves (in different shades of green) sit on a black background. The white label bears the handwritten identification “Jasminum Officinale.” The artist’s initials appear in red in the bottom right corner.

Jasminum Officinale / White Jasmine, 1772-82, by #MaryDelany (English, 1700-1788), who died #otd, Apr 15. Held at the British Museum, www.britishmuseum.org/collection/o... #womenartists #artherstory #hernaturalhistory

Too bad this isn't available on Zoom. But that's my problem w #MaryDelany. She appeal(s/ed) to privilege.

‘A time travelling conversation about life and art’: the botanical collages of Mary Delany and Georgie Hopton The exhibition opening at Bath's No.1 Royal Crescent, which pairs works by the 18th-century collagist and the contemporary artist, is part of a series of shows attempting to draw new audiences to the ...

Botany be like...

#plants #botany #art #science #marydelany #britishmuseum #natureinart #artlovers @britishmuseum
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Mary Delany framed botanical images x12. Hung on red, cream and blue contemporary floral wallpaper.

2 chairs by a window. Wooden floor.

The 'gentleman's retreat' at No.1 Royal Crescent. Framed paintings, a globe, cabinet, chairs and a round table.

2 wooden chairs on a wooden floor. Printed bold wallpaper and drapes with matching cushions on the chairs. 3 framed images on the walls and a window overlooking trees.

The botanical world of Mary Delany and Georgie Hopton - a domestic arrangement @no1royalcrescent.bsky.social Now open! #VisitBath #BritishMuseum #MaryDelany #BathArt #InteriorDesign #GeorgianBath 🌹🌺💐

Maude Frome: From 1772 to 1783 #MaryDelany made 985 intricate & botanically accurate floral #mosaics out of paper. They were the precursors of the collage style of #art. In a letter to her niece, Mary said she had invented a new way of imitating flowers.

A wee trip to the mac this afternoon. So delighted to see Mary Delany's botanical collages IRL. Many other beauties on show by Jo Spence, Tracey Emin & Paola Bernardelli 🥀🌿💚 #BelfastArt #themac #iseehisbloodupontherose #MaryDelany #TraceyEmin #JoSpence #PaolaBernardelli

A collage of colored papers depicting two pink roses in bloom on a branch with about a dozen light and dark green leaves, with bodycolor and watercolor, on black ink background. There is a white label on which the handwriting in dark ink reads, on the first row, Hibiscus Rosa Sinensis; and on the second row, China Rose.

Hibiscus Rosa Sinensis, China Rose, 1775, by #MaryDelany (English, 1700-1788). Held at the British Museum, www.britishmuseum.org/research/col... #RoseDay #artherstory #womenartists

Alexandra Epps: Mistletoe by #MaryDelany 1776

A branch of nasturtium with five orange flowers, and a white handwritten label beneath, created via collage by 18th-century botanical artist Mary Delany.

Tropoeolum Majus (Octandria Monogynia) / Indian Nasturtium, 1775, by #MaryDelany (English, 1700-1788), who was born #otd, May 14. Held at the British Museum, www.britishmuseum.org/collection/o... #womenartists #artherstory #hernaturalhistory

Blush Rose, 1774, by #MaryDelany (English, 1700-1788), who died #otd, Apr 15. Held at the British Museum, www.britishmuseum.org/collection/i... #womenartists #artherstory #hernaturalhistory