Long neglected, Ellis Rowan (1848-1922), was a botanical and wildlife artist and adventurous explorer, who searched for new and rare species of wildflowers to paint at a time when Australians generally did not appreciate their flora.
She made demanding expeditions until she was 68, travelling beyond Australia to rugged parts of New Guinea to paint the birds of paradise.
Inserted in the book is a 1983 promotional flyer of Ellis Rowan's life and work published by the National Library of Australia.
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