Dr. Robert John Thornton Art
English, 1768-1837
Robert John Thornton (1765-1832) was attracted to natural history at an early edge and created his own botanical garden and an aviary as a boy. He graduated from Cambridge with a medical degree and set up practice as a London. He inherited his family fortune in 1797, which allowed Thornton the opportunity to devote time to his lifelong goal of creating an extensive scholarly work dedicated to the great classical Swedish naturalist, Carolus Von Linnaeus (1707-1778), also known as Carl von Linné, who developed a system for the classification of plants and animals, and is known as the father of taxonomy. Thornton's goal was to exceed any previous publication produced in any European country in terms of the scope of the project, the quality of the illustrations and the paper, as well as the beauty of the landscapes depicted as backgrounds for the plants. Thornton was the first person to incorporate landscape backgrounds with his botanical subjects. He wanted for the publication to be of both academic importance as well as artistic beauty. He dedicated his work and subsequent publication "The Temple of Flora; or Garden of Nature Picturesque Botanical Plates of the New Illustration of the Sexual System of Linnaeus" to Queen Charlotte. Thornton opened an art gallery to display the paintings from which the prints were made and as a place to sell subscriptions to the forthcoming books. Queen Charlotte, the Prince Regent, and the Emperor of Russia received copies of the book. Although the publication was not successful financially for Thornton, the stylization of the illustrated flowers and their historical, allegorical and fanciful backgrounds led to The Temple of Flora being considered one of the greatest botanical books of all time.(Biography provided by Timeless Intaglio)
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Artist: Dr. Robert John Thornton
Dealer: Danielle Ann Millican, Inc.
The Blue Passion Flower
By Dr. Robert John Thornton
Located in Florham Park, NJ
DR. ROBERT JOHN THORNTON (c1765 – 1832).
The Temple of Flora.
London, 1798-1810.
Painted by Reinagle, Henderson, Pether, et. al.
Engraved by Ward, Caldwall, Earlom, et. al.
A...
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Early 19th Century Academic Dr. Robert John Thornton Art
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Aquatint, Archival Paper, Archival Tape, Engraving, Handmade Paper, Plex...
The Queen Flower (Bird of Paradise)
By Dr. Robert John Thornton
Located in Florham Park, NJ
DR. ROBERT JOHN THORNTON (c1765 – 1832).
The Temple of Flora.
London, 1798-1810.
Painted by Reinagle, Henderson, Pether, et. al.
Engraved by Ward, Caldwall, Earlom, et. al.
A...
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18th Century and Earlier Academic Dr. Robert John Thornton Art
Materials
Aquatint, Engraving
The China Limodoron (Orchid)
By Dr. Robert John Thornton
Located in Florham Park, NJ
DR. ROBERT JOHN THORNTON (c1765 – 1832).
The Temple of Flora.
London, 1798-1810.
Painted by Reinagle, Henderson, Pether, et. al.
Engraved by Ward, Caldwall, Earlom, et. al.
A...
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Early 19th Century Academic Dr. Robert John Thornton Art
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Aquatint, Engraving, Mezzotint, Watercolor
Dragon Arum
By Dr. Robert John Thornton
Located in Florham Park, NJ
DR. ROBERT JOHN THORNTON (c1765 – 1832).
The Temple of Flora… (Lottery Edition).
London, 1812.
Painted by Reinagle, Henderson, Pether, et. al.
Engraved by Gaugain, Dunkarton, ...
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Early 19th Century Academic Dr. Robert John Thornton Art
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Archival Paper, Archival Tape, Handmade Paper, Plexiglass, Rag Paper, Si...
Oblique-leaved Begonia
By Dr. Robert John Thornton
Located in Florham Park, NJ
This piece would pair well with Thornton's "Hyacinths" which is also listed.
DR. ROBERT JOHN THORNTON (c1765 – 1832).
The Temple of Flora.
London, 17...
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Early 19th Century Academic Dr. Robert John Thornton Art
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Handmade Paper, Laid Paper, Plexiglass, Rag Paper, Silk, Watercolor, Arc...
Agave or American Aloe
By Dr. Robert John Thornton
Located in Florham Park, NJ
DR. ROBERT JOHN THORNTON (c1765 – 1832).
The Temple of Flora… (Lottery Edition).
London, 1812.
Painted by Reinagle, Henderson, Pether, et. al.
Eng...
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Early 19th Century Academic Dr. Robert John Thornton Art
Materials
Archival Paper, Archival Tape, Gesso, Handmade Paper, Plexiglass, Silk, ...
Indian Reed (Cana)
By Dr. Robert John Thornton
Located in Florham Park, NJ
DR. ROBERT JOHN THORNTON (c1765 – 1832).
The Temple of Flora.
London, 1798-1810.
Painted by Reinagle, Henderson, Pether, et. al.
Engraved by Ward, Caldwall, Earlom, et. al.
A...
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Early 19th Century Academic Dr. Robert John Thornton Art
Materials
Engraving
The Blue Passion Flower
By Dr. Robert John Thornton
Located in Florham Park, NJ
DR. ROBERT JOHN THORNTON (c1765 – 1832).
The Temple of Flora.
London, 1798-1810.
Painted by Reinagle, Henderson, Pether, et. al.
Engraved by Ward, Caldwall, Earlom, et. al.
Aq...
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18th Century and Earlier Academic Dr. Robert John Thornton Art
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Engraving, Watercolor
The Narrow-Leaved Kalmia (Mountain Laurel)
By Dr. Robert John Thornton
Located in Florham Park, NJ
DR. ROBERT JOHN THORNTON (c1765 – 1832).
The Temple of Flora.
London, 1798-1810.
Painted by Reinagle, Henderson, Pether, et. al.
Engraved by Ward, Caldwall, Earlom, et. al.
A...
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18th Century and Earlier Academic Dr. Robert John Thornton Art
Materials
Aquatint, Engraving, Mezzotint, Watercolor
The Superb Lily
By Dr. Robert John Thornton
Located in Florham Park, NJ
DR. ROBERT JOHN THORNTON (c1765 – 1832).
The Temple of Flora.
London, 1798-1810.
Painted by Reinagle, Henderson, Pether, et. al.
Engraved by Ward, Caldwall, Earlom, et. al.
A...
Category
18th Century and Earlier Academic Dr. Robert John Thornton Art
Materials
Archival Paper, Archival Tape, Engraving, Gesso, Handmade Paper, Mezzoti...
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