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Asian Affairs

Volume 40, Issue 3, 2009

Special Issue:

MARIANNE NORTH IN ASIA

MARIANNE NORTH IN ASIA

DOI:
10.1080/03068370903195188
Laura Ponsonby*

pages 391-407

Available online: 10 Nov 2009

Abstract

Marianne North, a well-to-do and well-connected Victorian lady painter, made a number of expeditions to all parts of the world to paint plants and flowers in their native habitat. Over 800 of her paintings are displayed in a special gallery which she donated to Kew Gardens. The article concentrates on her travels in various parts of Asia, especially Japan, Sarawak, Java, Ceylon and India.

 

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  • Available online: 10 Nov 2009

Author notes

  • Laura Ponsonby -

    Laura Ponsonby worked at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew for over 25 years as a Guide Lecturer and Education Officer. In 1990 she published Marianne North at Kew Gardens. She is now a freelance lecturer, keen naturalist, musician and regular visitor to India.

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