Botanical illustrator Fran Phaneuf will introduce botanical art and its rich history in this slide presentation. Learn about the value of early botanical illustrations to herbalists and physicians as well as their role during the Age of Discovery to disseminate knowledge about the new plants brought to Europe by early explorers. The tradition of botanical art continues today in the paintings of many fine contemporary artists whose works are featured in the lecture.
Phaneuf is a member of the American Society of Botanical Artists and has studied botanical painting in Great Britain with Anne Marie Evans and at Longwood Gardens with Joan Frain. Her paintings have been exhibited at the Philadelphia Flower Show, Chantecleer, Morris Arboretum, and other venues in the Philadelphia area.

This program is free with admission.