Explore an era of European botanical discovery and its cultural connections in Florals: Desire and Design.
Explore an era of European botanical discovery and its cultural connections in Florals: Desire and Design. Highlighting botany’s connection to the culture of the era, Florals invites visitors to discover an explosive period of botanical fascination and interest during which art, culture and nature were inextricably linked. This installation showcases influential botanical publications and exquisite illustrations from the 1700s alongside stunning Indian cotton fashion pieces and wall hangings covered with colourful hand-painted flowers. These select objects from the ROM’s collection showcase how Indian artisans customized cotton textiles to indulge the European fascination.
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2021/09/24 - 2022/01/03
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