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Dr. Robert John ThorntonTHE DRAGON ARUM1801
1801
$975
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DR. ROBERT JOHN THORNTON (circa 1768- 1837)
THE DRAGON ARUM, 1801 (Dunthorne plate 161, pg. 250 i/iii; Nissen 1
955)
Mezzotint printed in Payne's grey - but uncolored, Apparently 1st state
before the additional mezzotint in the upper right sky. BEAUTIFUL
IMPRESSION, POSSIBLY A PROOF. Plate 22 from Thornton's ‘Temple of
Flora’. Henderson prinxt. and engraved by Ward sculpt. 18 3/4 X 14 1/8,
large sheet 22 1/8 X 17 1/8. Dated Dec. 1, 1801. Very well printed, not
worn, the text printing very clearly. Thornton’s flower prints are perhaps
the finest botanicals ever produced. Each flower is masterfully rendered
and placed within a fully developed landscape.
After Peter Charles Henderson (English,active 1799–1829), William Ward,
Sr. (English, 1766–1826), Published by Robert John Thornton (English
(Ireland), 1768–1837) $975
Surrealism, Natural History,
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- CreatorDr. Robert John Thornton (1768 - 1837, English)
- Creation Year1801
- DimensionsHeight: 18.75 in. (47.63 cm)Width: 14.125 in. (35.88 cm)
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- Gallery LocationSanta Monica, CA
- Reference Number1stDibs: LU41132045733
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