Maria Sibylla Merian Postcard Pack
Exclusive to the British Museum, a pack of ten postcards featuring art by Maria Sibylla Merian.
Maria Sibylla Merian (1647-1717) is best known for her publication of drawings documenting the natural world of Suriname, which were created with support from her daughters. The strikingly composed pieces are notable for their artistic merit and contribution to natural science.
A remarkable journey from 1699-1701 to the Dutch colony of Suriname, on the equatorial northeast coast of South America, resulted in a magnificent work; Metamorphosis insectorum Surinamensium (‘The transformation of the insects of Suriname’) published in Amsterdam in 1705, which brought her international acclaim.
Today, the Museum holds two large volumes of her brightly coloured watercolours illustrating the wildlife she encountered.
A lively set of postcards celebrating art and nature.
- Product Code: CMCE20940
- Product Weight: 0.06Kg
- Dimensions: Each postcard: H15 x L10.5cm
- Material: Card
- Postage Weight: 0.10 Kg
Exclusive to the British Museum, a pack of ten postcards featuring art by Maria Sibylla Merian.
Maria Sibylla Merian (1647-1717) is best known for her publication of drawings documenting the natural world of Suriname, which were created with support from her daughters. The strikingly composed pieces are notable for their artistic merit and contribution to natural science.
A remarkable journey from 1699-1701 to the Dutch colony of Suriname, on the equatorial northeast coast of South America, resulted in a magnificent work; Metamorphosis insectorum Surinamensium (‘The transformation of the insects of Suriname’) published in Amsterdam in 1705, which brought her international acclaim.
Today, the Museum holds two large volumes of her brightly coloured watercolours illustrating the wildlife she encountered.
A lively set of postcards celebrating art and nature.
- Product Code: CMCE20940
- Product Weight: 0.06Kg
- Dimensions: Each postcard: H15 x L10.5cm
- Material: Card
- Postage Weight: 0.10 Kg
