An attraction near York is set to be the first in the country to host a "remarkable" new art exhibition.

'The Botanical World of Mary Delany' opens on Tuesday, September 10, in the National Trust’s Beningbrough Hall, near York.

Beningbrough Hall is the first venue in the United Kingdom to host this international touring exhibition, presented in partnership with the British Museum. The art will be honouring creative women, including specially commissioned sculptures by Rebecca Stevenson.

Stevenson's works ‘Mary, Maria, Marianne’ are said to complement Delany’s legacy as they encompass art and science.

The Botanical World of Mary Delany is part of the British Museum 'unseen' touring exhibition series.

The displays explore a variety of themes across the British Museum’s collection, comprised primarily of digital photography and focusing on the lesser known, and at times invisible, stories from within the museum.

The photographic display offers visitors a chance to explore Delany’s ‘paper mosaiks’.

Created by painting, cutting and layering paper, these botanical artworks and their detail are considered as scientifically accurate specimens.

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Starting at the age of 72, Delany created more than 900 such artworks, stopping only when her deteriorating eyesight made it impossible to continue.

The pieces have previously remained largely unseen due to their fragile nature and existence within bound books, cared for by the British Museum.

Another highlight of the exhibition is a display featuring a selection of intriguing objects from the National Trust’s collections, created by historic women artists.

Laura Turner, creative producer, said: "We are delighted to collaborate with the British Museum in bringing the remarkable work of Mary Delany to new audiences at Beningbrough Hall.

"Her intricate botanical creations, celebrated for their artistic beauty and scientific accuracy, continue to inspire and captivate people today."

Nicholas Cullinan, director of the British Museum, added: "A pioneer of botanical drawings, Mary Delany is one of the most innovative artists of the 18th century.

"Due to the extreme fragility of her works, only two examples are on display at the British Museum and only a small selection can be studied by appointment.

"We are thrilled to partner with Beningbrough Hall, giving new audiences the opportunity to enjoy over 30 of her incredible works of art."

The exhibition is hosted in The Reddihough Galleries on the first floor of the hall.