Lilian Snelling
Lilian Snelling: the rhododendron and primula drawings
-
H.J. Noltie
Considered the most important British Botanical artist of the first half of the 20th century, Lilian Snelling (1879-1972) painted many watercolours and drawings of plants at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh between 1916 and 1921 for its then Regius Keeper, Sir Isaac Bayley Balfour. This beautifully illustrated book reproduces her finished artworks and working sketches from that period, along with a detailed history and an introduction that places Snelling’s extraordinary legacy as a botanical artist in context.
£9.99. Available to buy online
Discover more
- Planting with Nature
- Robert Wight and the Botanical Drawings of Rungiah and Govindoo
- Plant Magic
- Maisie and the Botanic Garden Mystery
- Will Purdom: Agitator, plant-hunter, forester
- Rhododendron Dissected
- World of Plants
- The Yew Hedge
- Plants from the Woods & Forests of Chile
- The Hidden World of Mosses
- Scottish Plant Names
- Herbology
Botanics Recommends
-
Explore our range of unique gifts and more. Every purchase supports the Garden.
-
Explore our unique venues, suitable for every occasion
-
Discover a range of books inspired by the RBGE's work and collections
-
Cultivate your curiosity with our programme of courses for all ages and interests.