Shirley Sherwood facts for kids

The Shirley Sherwood Gallery of Botanic Art

Shirley Angela Sherwood, born on July 1, 1933, is a British writer, botanist (someone who studies plants), and philanthropist (someone who gives money to good causes). She is especially known for her love of botanical illustration, which is the art of drawing plants. She has been honored with the Order of the British Empire (OBE) for her work.

Early Life and Education

Shirley Cross was born in England. She went to St Anne's College, Oxford, a famous university. There, she studied botany, which is the science of plants. She also earned a special degree called a D.Phil. for her research.

Career and Botanical Art

Shirley Sherwood is mainly known for collecting and writing books about botanical illustrations. These are detailed and accurate drawings of plants. She has one of the world's largest collections of modern botanical art.

A special art gallery at Kew Gardens in London is named after her. It is called The Shirley Sherwood Gallery of Botanical Art. This gallery opened on April 19, 2008. It was the first gallery in the world completely dedicated to botanical art. Many people say that Shirley Sherwood has helped make botanical art popular again. She is also a vice-president of the Nature in Art Trust.

Awards and Recognition

In 2012, Shirley Sherwood was given a special award. She was made an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE). This honor was given to her for her important contributions to botanical art.

Personal Life

In 1977, Shirley Sherwood married a businessman named James Sherwood. He passed away in 2020. Shirley has two sons from a previous marriage. They took on James Sherwood's last name.

See also

In Spanish: Shirley Sherwood para niños

• Florilegium

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