Margaret Stones - perpetual calendar

The Margaret Stones gift range was created in collaboration with the University’s Ian Potter Museum of Art, and features works of Australian flora by botanical artist Margaret Stones. 

An everlasting calendar that lets you enjoy Margaret Stones’ artwork for years to come. Carefully curated in collaboration with the Ian Potter Museum of Art, each month features a stunning pencil and watercolour botanical illustration showcasing the intricacies and beauty of Australia’s native flora. 

$20.00
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SKU
MU00131

Melbourne Story gift range 
Our limited edition Melbourne Story gift ranges are inspired by the treasures found in the University of Melbourne’s art and cultural collections.  
Find out more about Margaret Stones gift range: unimelb.edu.au/shop/melbourne-story/margaret-stones

Features

  • Perpetual calendar for annual use
  • 12-month calendar (January – December)  
  • Each month features a different botanical artwork by renowned Australian artist Margaret Stones (1920-2018) 
  • Made of 100% post-consumer recycled paper
  • Size: 297mm x 210mm
  • Made in Melbourne

Featured images by month

January: 
Margaret Stones 
Banksia formosa and Andersonia caerulea late 1940s 
watercolour and pen and ink 
The University of Melbourne Art Collection 
Gift of the Russell and Mab Grimwade Bequest 1973 
© The Estate of Margaret Stones


February: 
Margaret Stones 
Goodenia hederacea c. 1948 
watercolour over traces of pencil 
The University of Melbourne Art Collection 
Gift of Kaye Turner 2001 
© The Estate of Margaret Stones


March: 
Margaret Stones 
Diplaspis hydrocotyle (now Diplaspis nivis) c. 1948 
brush and brown ink 
The University of Melbourne Art Collection 
Gift of Kaye Turner 2001 
© The Estate of Margaret Stones


April: 
Margaret Stones 
Casuarina stricta (now Allocasuarina verticillata) late 1940s 
watercolour and pen and ink 
The University of Melbourne Art Collection 
Gift of the Russell and Mab Grimwade Bequest 1973 
© The Estate of Margaret Stones


May: 
Margaret Stones 
Banksia (Banksia marginata) late 1940s 
watercolour and pen and ink 
The University of Melbourne Art Collection 
Gift of the Russell and Mab Grimwade Bequest 1973 
© The Estate of Margaret Stones


June: 
Margaret Stones 
Geraldton waxflower (Chamelaucium uncinatum) late 1940s 
watercolour and pen and ink 
The University of Melbourne Art Collection 
Gift of the Russell and Mab Grimwade Bequest 1973 
© The Estate of Margaret Stones


July: 
Margaret Stones 
Melaleuca nesophila – W.A. tea myrtle late 1940s 
watercolour and pen and ink 
The University of Melbourne Art Collection 
Gift of the Russell and Mab Grimwade Bequest 1973 
© The Estate of Margaret Stones


August: 
Margaret Stones 
Lilly-pilly (Syzygium smithii) late 1940s 
watercolour and pen and ink 
The University of Melbourne Art Collection 
Gift of the Russell and Mab Grimwade Bequest 1973 
© The Estate of Margaret Stones


September: 
Margaret Stones 
Crassula pedicellosa (now Crassula closiana) 1973 
watercolour and pencil 
The University of Melbourne Art Collection 
Purchased with funds from the Charles Duplan Lloyd Trust 1973 
© The Estate of Margaret Stones


October: 
Margaret Stones 
Rhododendron lochiae 1973 
watercolour over traces of pencil 
The University of Melbourne Art Collection 
Purchased with funds from the Charles Duplan Lloyd Trust 1974 
© The Estate of Margaret Stones


November: 
Margaret Stones 
Gnaphalium indutum 1973 
watercolour and pencil 
The University of Melbourne Art Collection 
Purchased with funds from the Charles Duplan Lloyd Trust 1973 
© The Estate of Margaret Stones


December: 
Margaret Stones 
Exocarpos nanus c. 1948 
watercolour over traces of pencil 
The University of Melbourne Art Collection 
Gift of Kaye Turner 2001 
© The Estate of Margaret Stones