Festival For Art History 20th September, 11am, main gallery.
Inspired By Nature: From Enid Blyton’s Nature Plates to the Badger Diaries.
Discover more about how art and nature came together in the work of Eileen Soper. This informal talk will explore how observing nature through the changing seasons influenced her work. You will be able to see original work from our archives, including prints, drawings and diaries.
Eileen Soper became well known for her illustrations for Enid Blyton. In 1943 she illustrated a collection of Nature Plates that were used in schools to teach children about nature. Later in life she became fascinated by badgers and kept a series of diaries that documented their habits. She particularly enjoyed watching the cubs at play and her drawings are both realistic and affectionate.
This event is part of Art History Festival 2025 organised by the Association for Art History.
Pannett Art Gallery, Pannett Park, Whitby YO21 1RE 01947 600933 pannett.gallery@whitbytowncouncil.gov.uk