Dr Shirley Sherwood Presents: 'Nymphaea ampla' by Margaret Mee.

"She looked petite and blonde... and always had a ribbon in her hair!"⁠ ⁠ Dr Shirley Sherwood Presents: 'Nymphaea ampla' by Margaret Mee.⁠ ⁠ This sensational piece is currently gracing the walls of the Shirley Sherwood Gallery for the Wonderful World of Water Plants exhibition. ⁠ ⁠ It's one of the many works produced by Margaret Mee, a botanical artist who doubled up as explorer, and whose adventures through the Amazon and collection of tropical plants resulted in some groundbreaking studies. ⁠ ⁠ Watch as Dr Sherwood talks us through the painting, one of her earliest acquisitions, as well as Margaret's fascinating life. ⁠ Artwork: ◾️Margaret Mee, 'Nymphaea ampla', 630 x 460, Pencil and gouache on paper. ⁠ 📍See Margaret's work on the SSC site: https://shirleysherwood.com/~828⁠ ⁠ 📆 Visit The Wonderful World of Water Plants at The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew from 2 April - 17 September. ⁠ Instagram: @shirleysherwoodcolection Facebook: @TheShirleySherwoodCollection