Groundwork: The Art and Writing of Emily Cumming Harris

Groundwork unveils the life and work of Emily Harris, a pivotal nineteenth-century New Zealand botanical artist whose paintings bridge scientific illustration and fine art. This refined volume combines biography and monograph to recapture her nearly 200 surviving works alongside her diaries, letters, and poems. By doing so, it reclaims her distinctive voice within Aotearoa’s art history, offering a thoughtful and elegant exploration of her enduring legacy.

 

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ISBN 978-1-99-107204-7  
Hardcover 
Pages 384
Publisher Te Papa Press

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