Author: Harvey, J.
Title: The Surinam Album Commentary
Description: Folio Society 2006 87, . 160x250mm. HB. NEW. Fine.. Commentary volume only to a Folio Society facsimile edition of Maria Sibylla Merian's (1647-1717) watercolours of butterflies and plants from Surinam, held in the British Museum, London. The commentary provides the historical background to the Merian's life, her major works and an explanation of the drawings.

Keywords: Art of Natural History; Surinam; South America; America


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