COLOUR IN NATURE

Nature’s Palette by Patrick Baty

➛Nature’s Palette is like a beautiful antique cabinet of curiosities, glimmering with over 1,000 illustrations of birds, plants and beasts, with photos of shells, eggs, feathers and butterfly collections that are a delight to delve into. Accompanying the pictures are colour swatches of naturally occurring hues, of which their original purpose was to identify minerals. Devised by 19th-century geologist Werner, and expanded by Scottish artist Syme, it has inspired both decorative artists and scientists alike and has provided a practical resource. An evocative exploration of all the shades of the natural world. (Thames and Hudson)…

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The Simple Things (Digital) - 1 Issue, February 2022

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