Peggy Macnamara has served as the Artist-in-Residence at Chicago's Field Museum of Natural History since 1990, and as an Associate Professor at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago.

 

Macnamara has traveled with Field Museum scientists all over the world to paint nature and illustrate conservation efforts. She has published 4 books in collaboration with museum scientists through University of Chicago Press. In addition, Macnamara has created 2 children book and, a coloring book.

 

Having been associated with the Field Museum for more than thirty years and a regular visiting painter at museums across North America and Europe for fifteen years, Macnamara has also produced a series of classical drawings as well as paintings that bring together museum architecture, natural scenes, and cultural artifacts. 

 

​A large collection of Macnamara's Original Watercolor Paintings are on permanent display at the Field Museum, and we are privileged to be able to offer you a collection of her work for sale through The Butterfly Co.  Most pieces are available in customing sizing, please contact us directly for quotes and additional information at: 
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