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    Harriet Macaree

    Secret Life of Plants

    Secret Life of Plants

  • About Harriet Macaree


    Harriet Macaree studied Archaeology and Anthropology and History of Art at New Hall from 1972 to 1975. While living in Mexico during the 1980s, her work continued to investigate the tropical theme which was already apparent in her earlier work.

    Angel Wings by Window [1977]
    Watercolour and charcoal on paper
    Donated by her friend and contemporary, Catherine Rickman 1996

    Secret Life of Plants [1978]
    Oil on canvas, 178 x 152 cms
    Donated by the artist 1992

    Oaxacan Walls [1978]
    Wax crayon and watercolour, 29 x 22 cms
    Donated by her friend and contemporary, Catherine Rickman 1996

    Jacaranda Shade (Cemetery Floor) [1981]
    Watercolour and chalks on paper
    Donated by her friend and contemporary, Catherine Rickman 1996

    Palm Shadow [1981]
    Black conte and pencil on paper
    Donated by her friend and contemporary, Catherine Rickman 1996

    Flor de Nopal [1981]
    Watercolour and oil crayon on paper
    Donated by her friend and contemporary, Catherine Rickman 1996

    Nopal [1985]
    Charcoal on paper
    Donated by her friend and contemporary, Catherine Rickman 1996

    El Vapor (Mexican Steam Bath or Steaming Mexican Women) [1987]
    Wax crayon and watercolour on paper, 45 x 40 cms
    Donated by her friend and contemporary, Catherine Rickman 1996.