Near Beipore, India

Discover Marianne North’s ‘Near Beipore,’ a vibrant 1880 oil painting of rural India. Explore its impressionistic style, rich colors & tranquil scene – a unique piece of Victorian art.

Marianne North

Discover Marianne North (1830-1890), a Victorian explorer & botanical artist who painted exotic flora worldwide. Her gallery at Kew Gardens showcases over 800 vibrant paintings – a testament to her adventurous spirit!

Collection of The Herbarium

Explore ~20,000 dried plant specimens at the URV Herbarium in Richmond! Discover algae, lichens & vascular plants used for research & teaching, including local flora and historical collections dating back to the early 1900s.