Beatrix Potter's Botanical: The Art of Flowers and Fungi (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781643264851)

A rare collection of Beatrix Potter's own botanical art, and an exploration of the role these plants played in her personal and literary life.

Beatrix Potter's Botanical collects and showcases 65 plants and fungi that Beatrix Potter made special study of in her often-overlooked career as a botanical artist. For each species we see Potter's original pencil and watercolor renderings, learn about the specimen's role in her various beloved gardens, and hear the stories of how it inspired or appeared in her literary work. The result is a new look at the celebrated illustrator as a pioneering botanical artist and budding scientist. Beatrix Potter is a beloved author and illustrator and this gorgeous exploration of her work will appeal to a wide array of fans.

Author: Marta McDowell
ISBN-10: 1643264850
ISBN-13: 9781643264851
Publisher: Timber Press (OR)
Language: English
Published: 10/13/2026
Pages: 296
Format: Hardcover
Size: 8.25h x 6.50w x 0.88d