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but also for his contributions to lacquer art and textile design

but the living art of judo

Roerich's commitment to peace and the protection of culture shows that his vision extended far beyond the canvas and he aspired to make the world a better place

He was known to burn his own works when he was influenced by the fanatical monk Savonarola

which some art historians attribute to his deteriorating mental health

Lily Giant Himalayan Lily (1880) Göttlich but also for his contributionsWalter Hood Fitch was an outstanding botanical illustrator of the 19th century whose works remain highly valued in botanical circles today. Born in Glasgow, Scotland in 1817, Fitch began his career as a printer before discovering his passion for botanical illustration. He worked closely with the famous botanist Sir William Jackson Hooker and eventually became the main illustrator for the "Curtis's Botanical Magazine". Fitch's illustrations are