Possum up a Gum Tree - Marianne North
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A detailed oil study of a brushtail possum within a eucalyptus tree, painted by the Victorian naturalist Marianne North during her travels.
Marianne North was a prolific Victorian traveller and painter, known for her documentation of global flora and fauna. This work depicts a common brushtail possum, captured within the hollow of a eucalyptus tree. North travelled extensively between 1871 and 1885, producing over 800 paintings that now reside in the Marianne North Gallery at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.
Her approach to painting was direct and observational. She utilised oil paints on board, a medium that allowed her to work quickly in varying climates. The composition focuses on the animal, which is rendered with attention to its fur texture and the specific shape of its ears and tail. The surrounding eucalyptus leaves are painted with a muted palette of sage and grey-green, providing a naturalistic context for the subject. North often included local wildlife in her botanical studies, providing a record of the ecological relationships she observed during her expeditions.
Unlike many of her contemporaries who focused on stylised or idealised representations, North prioritised accuracy. Her work serves as a record of species and habitats as they appeared in the late nineteenth century. The brushwork is precise, reflecting her training and her objective to create a scientific archive of the natural world. This print captures the specific lighting and texture of the original oil painting, preserving the earthy tones and the careful observation of the possum's posture. It is a piece that documents both the curiosity of the Victorian naturalist and the specific biodiversity of the Australian environment.
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- Museum-grade giclée printing for rich, fade-resistant colour
- Archival matte fine-art paper, FSC-certified
- Multiple sizes and framing options available
- Frames in black, natural wood, dark wood or white
- Framed prints arrive ready to hang
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Museum-grade giclée on FSC-certified archival matte paper, with framed and canvas options.
- Paper sizes: A4, A3, A2, A1, A0 and B2 (50×70 cm)
- Canvas: XS (20×30 cm) to Large (60×90 cm)
- Frames: black, natural wood, dark wood or white
Possum up a Gum Tree - Marianne North
Artist Biography
Marianne North
She was born in 1830 into a wealthy Norfolk family. Her father was an MP. She trained as a singer, but her voice failed and she turned to painting. She was devoted to her father and travelled with him until his death in 1869, which freed her to go further.
She painted plants in oils, not watercolours, and she painted them in situ within their habitats, including animals, people, and temples. In Borneo she painted a pitcher plant unknown to science, which was named Nepenthes northiana in her honour. Charles Darwin personally suggested she visit Australia. She completed 848 paintings in thirteen years, donated 832 to Kew Gardens, and paid for the gallery to house them herself. The Marianne North Gallery at Kew remains the only permanent solo exhibition in a major UK institution. She died in 1890.
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