"at the Huntington Library, Art Collection and Botanical Garden in San Marino. ... an exhibit of rare and beautifully illustrated botanical books and prints from the Huntington's collections. The exhibit, titled "Orchids: A Natural Obsession" opened Oct. 15 in the Boone Gallery and continues through Jan. 1. ... visitors will find a display of works by several of the world's most famous botanical artists, including Margaret Mee, who trekked through the Amazon rain forest in the 1960s and '70s. ... the Huntington's rare treasure, the king of orchid books, "The Orchidaceae of Mexico and Guatemala," a monumental work published by British botanist James Bateman from 1837-1843. The large book is illustrated with beautifully detailed botanical works of art by ... 19th century artist ... Miss Drake. ... author Rex Stout's contribution: "An orchid is not a flower as a gladiolus or a poppy is a flower, it is a signal for seduction, a beckoning of the exotic, a banner of sophisticated romance."
... miniature gold orchids sculpted by artist Mickey Nax. ... The collection was donated to the Huntington in 1999." source : http://www2.sgvtribune.com/entertainment/ci_3139091 ********** Regards, Viateur _______________________________________________ the OrchidGuide Digest (OGD) [email protected] http://orchidguide.com/mailman/listinfo/orchids_orchidguide.com
