Nature in Art

International in scope, appeal and stature, NATURE IN ART fills a gap in the museums and galleries you can visit by presenting a unique collection of fine, decorative and applied art inspired by nature.

Nature in Art's collection reflects the exciting diversity of work that has been produced by artists inspired by nature through the centuries. The collection is growing, yet today it already has work spanning 1500 years from over 60 countries and cultures by over 600 artists. Use the buttons above to find out more.

Landscape with Animals Entering Noah's Ark
Oil on Panel. c.1690. Attr. Jan van Kessel the Younger

(1654-1708). Acquired with assistance from the
Museums and Galleries Commission V&A Art Purchase Fund

‘The Road to Issel’, mixed media on canvas by Michael Porter. Acquired with assistance from the MLA V&A Art Purchase Fund and The Art Fund

Immature Peacock. Mosaic fragment. c.5th Century AD. Asia Minor.

We are aiming to add a searchable database of the collection to this website during 2008. Should you have any particular enquiries about the collection that are not answered on these pages, do not hesitate to contact us or send us an e.mail.