The epitome of a late bloomer, 18th century English artist Mary Delany began creating her masterpiece a series of 985 botanically accurate collages at the grand age of 72. Now, we have honoured Delanys pioneering craft by composing our own collage from her intricate paper mosaics. Designed in collaboration with the British Museum, FLORA DELANICA arranges poppies, lilies and Passiflora Laurifolia against a backdrop of rich, warm Clay.
The epitome of a late bloomer, 18th century English artist Mary Delany began creating her masterpiece a series of 985 botanically accurate collages at the grand age of 72. Now, we have honoured Delanys pioneering craft by composing our own collage from her intricate paper mosaics. Designed in collaboration with the British Museum, FLORA DELANICA arranges poppies, lilies and Passiflora Laurifolia against a backdrop of rich, warm Clay.