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Dr. Robert John Thornton
Group of Carnations from Temple of Flora

1812

$1,200
£927.21
€1,071.94
CA$1,695.69
A$1,901.83
CHF 995.96
MX$23,109.03
NOK 12,646.98
SEK 11,990.23
DKK 8,001.47

About the Item

"Group of Carnations" by Dr. Robert Thornton from the quarto edition of "Temple of Flora." London, 1812. Mixed media engraving (aquatint, mezzotint, color printing and hand-coloring over stipple engraving). Unframed.
  • Creator:
    Dr. Robert John Thornton (1768 - 1837, English)
  • Creation Year:
    1812
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 15.13 in (38.44 cm)Width: 12.25 in (31.12 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    light toning in margins, light wear to edges.
  • Gallery Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 1260571stDibs: LU43835665552

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