Cut paper collage by Mary Delaney, English, 1700-1788. She began making these lovely intricate paper flowers when she was 70. It's never too late to start being awesome, is it? xo
Be sure to click on the link with her name -- her biography is fascinating reading!
Be sure to click on the link with her name -- her biography is fascinating reading!
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Paper cutting extraordinaire...unbelievably fine.
I wonder who it was that decided her work was worth saving.
Gail, northern California -- Gail, I am so glad you asked. Google took me to a fascinating biography that you will enjoy reading. I put a link in the blog post.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary_Delany
She never stopped creating these amazing works of art that are in the British Museum. Enjoy reading all about her.
xo, Rosemary
Amazing! Cannot imagine trying to make those flowers
Thank you, Rosemary! I had read about Mrs. Delaney in the past and I find her and her work fascinating...how ever did she cut so finely?
Thanks for another great post!
Susan
This is absolutely WONDERFUL! I have thoroughly enjoyed it! Have a nice (& SAFE!) weekend.
Mary was extraordinarily talented. I've read quite a bit about her but can't remember what I've read....it's awful not being able to retain information these days. I love that you say it's never to late to start being awesome. I will never be artistically awesome but I can be awesome at appreciating other people's awesomeness. I appreciate your awesomeness Rosemary and the beautiful photos you post along with your wonderful commentary.
The flower is a Passion Flower, the state wildflower of Tennessee. Blooms about August.
Joy Branham -- Joy, Thanks. I remember seeing these growing wild when I was a child in the deep south but never see them now. Their complex beauty is unreal.
xo, Rosemary
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