Mary Delany

Mary Delany was an 18th-century artist known for her intricate paper mosaics. She created detailed botanical collages by carefully cutting and assembling paper to depict flowers, insects, and botanical scenes with remarkable realism and precision. Her work combined artistic skill with scientific curiosity, and she produced over 1,700 pieces during her lifetime. Her delicate and imaginative creations contributed to both art and natural history, making her a pioneering figure in paper craft and botanical illustration.