Snow Sheds at the Summit of the Great Pacific Railway, California
Discover Marianne North’s ‘Snow Sheds,’ a captivating 1875 oil painting of rural California. Explore Impressionistic landscapes & Victorian botanical art – a serene, atmospheric piece.
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.