Collecting Ladies: Ferdinand von Mueller and Women Botanical Artists

Author: Penny Olsen
Publisher: NLA Publishing, Canberra, ACT, 2013
ISBN: 9780642277534
Format: Softcover
Pages: x, 237 pages
Dimensions: 26 cm
Illustrations: Includes illustrations (some in colour), portraits
Includes: Bibliographic references (pp. 192–211), list of illustrations (pp. 212–227), index

Condition:
Very Good. Light wear to covers with some creasing to the bottom of the back cover. Internally fine—clean, bright pages with gift inscription inside covers.

Why You’ll Love It:
A richly illustrated and thoroughly researched tribute to both science and art, Collecting Ladies explores the extraordinary relationships between Ferdinand von Mueller—one of Australia's most prominent 19th-century botanists—and the women botanical artists he mentored. Penny Olsen brings to light the talent, determination and often-overlooked legacy of these women, showcasing their contributions to Australian botanical illustration and natural history. This volume features stunning reproductions of their work, rare archival images, and thoughtful commentary on the intersection of gender, science, and colonial history. A beautiful and informative addition for collectors of botanical art, women's history, or Australian heritage.