Article Details
| Title | Marianne North in Asia |
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| Author | Mrs Laura Ponsonby |
| Journal | Asian Affairs, Volume 40 Number 3 |
| Date | November 2009 |
| Introduction | 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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| Article Link | This article can be downloaded from the Taylor & Francis' Informaworld website: View on informaworld Online access to articles published within the past ten years is free to RSAA Members as part of their Membership. Members may also consult the bound copies of the Journal held in the Society Library in London. |
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