Mary Delany @ Beningbrough Hall, York

‘The Botanical World of Mary Delany’ explores the pioneering technique of the eighteenth-century artist Mary Delany. Through her scientifically accurate botanical works – created with paper, paint and scissors – Delany  transformed ordinary materials into extraordinary, inspirational artworks.

This exhibition of almost fifty artworks celebrates is presented in partnership with the British Museum. Beningbrough is the first UK venue of this touring exhibition, in which high quality photographs allow more of Delany’s specimens to be seen.