Marianne North Gallery

329. The Giant and other Lilies in Dr. Allmans Garden at Parkst

The Giant Lily (Liliumn giganteum, Wall.) in front is a native of the Himalaya Mountains, and fully merits its specific name, as it grows from six to twelve feet high. On the right is L5. canadense, Linn., a species with whorled leaves, having the wi

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Art, Artist, Dorset, Himalaya, Landscape, Leaves, Lilies, Marianne North, Mountains, Painting

317. The Chumpa or Champak

Michelia Champaca, L.,. is commonly cultivated for the fragrance of its flowers, which is so strong, according to Sir W. Jones, that bees seldom, if ever, alight upon them. This tree is sacred to Vishnu, and is therefore an object of superstitious re

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Art, Artist, Flower, Hindoos, Leaves, Marianne North, Painting, Vishnu, Yellow

300. Indian Coral Tree, 1878

Indian coral tree (Erythrina variegata). Oil on board by Marianne North, 1878.
The gorgeous flowers of this tree are often mentioned by Indian poets. Since Krishna stole it from the Celestial Garden for his wives, it has been under a curse, and is never used in Hindoo worship. Being armed with prickles

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