Discussion | “Facts and Fantasy: Illustrations of the Natural World”
Date & Time
Location Main Campus | Beck Building
Drop off at Beck Building
Call for Questions 713-639-7325
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Discussion | “Facts and Fantasy: Illustrations of the Natural World”
Date & Time
Location Main Campus | Beck Building
Drop off at Beck Building
September 18, 2025
Get an inside look at the exhibition Facts and Fantasy: Illustrations of the Natural World, on view in the Hirsch Library. Facts and Fantasy explores book illustrations from the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries that feature natural elements. Hirsch librarian Rebekah Boulton discusses these illustrations, which blend the realistic with the fantastical to showcase human inquisitiveness, investigation, creativity, and imagination.
Plan Your Visit
- Admission is free.
- This event takes place in the Hirsch Library Reading Room, located on the lower level of the Beck Building.
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Call for Questions 713-639-7325
Email Your Questions [email protected]