Early Botanical Artists
from Focus on Flowers Hosted by Indiana Public Media
Before the invention of photography, illustrations of uncommon plants were crucial. Women were thought to be especially well suited for drawing specimens accurately. They were seen as patient, careful, and willing to work for little pay.
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