They have been described as the Bronte sisters of the botanical world, exuding wit, intelligence and scientific expertise in the male-dominated world of the 19th century.
In a coup for the Maitland Regional Art Gallery, the beautiful and intricate works of Harriet (Hattie) and Helena (Nellie) Scott are now on show in the exquisite exhibition titled Beauty from Nature: the art of the Scott sisters.
The exhibition features more than 50 delicate watercolours, as well as rarely-seen notebooks, handwritten manuscripts, sketches and letters.
Full article available at Maitland Mercury, Dec. 13, 2013.
