The Stansbery Collection for Botanical Art

Through the generosity of Will and Kay Stansbery, the BRIT library offers access to a collection of books focusing on botanical illustration instruction and art history. The intent of the collection is to serve as a reference and instructional tool for artists, art patrons, and botanists. Using botanical art to serve as a bridge between art and science can provide a broader understanding of both communities.

Titles Included in the Collection…

The Art of Botanical Painting
by Margaret Stevens
QK98.24.S845a


The Golden Age of Botanical Art
by Martyn Rix
QK98.3.R626g


Maria Sibylla Merian and Daughters
by Ella Reitsma
QH31.M4516 A4


Potted Histories
by Sandra Knapp
SB404.9.K67p


Treasures of Botanical Art
by Shirley Sherwood
QK98.3.S554t


Explorers' Sketchbooks
by Huw Lewis-Jones
G200.E96


The Kew Book of Botanical Illustration
by Christabel King
QK98.183.K56 K52k

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