A GARDEN EDEN: MASTERPIECES OF BOTANICAL ILLUSTRATION CLASSIC BOOKS contains a water-based paint and

contains a water-based paint and has non-toxic finishes⁣

and Botanical Gardens

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meditative work of history puts girls of all races―and the landscapes they loved―at center stage and reveals the impact of the outdoors on women’s independence

A GARDEN EDEN: MASTERPIECES OF BOTANICAL ILLUSTRATION CLASSIC BOOKS contains a water-based paint andIn pursuit of both knowledge and delight, the craft of botanical illustration has always required not only meticulous draftsmanship but also a rigorous scientific understanding. This new edition of a TASCHEN classic celebrates the botanical tradition and talents with a selection of outstanding works from the National Library of Vienna, including many new images. From Byzantine manuscripts right through to 19th century masterpieces, through peonies,