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Dr. Robert John Thornton
The Nodding Renealmia from Temple of Flora

1812

$1,500
£1,159.01
€1,339.93
CA$2,119.61
A$2,377.28
CHF 1,244.95
MX$28,886.29
NOK 15,808.73
SEK 14,987.79
DKK 10,001.84

About the Item

"The Queen Flower" 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. Unsigned and unnumbered from an edition of presumably large size.
  • Creator:
    Dr. Robert John Thornton (1768 - 1837, English)
  • Creation Year:
    1812
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 13.75 in (34.93 cm)Width: 11 in (27.94 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    light toning in margins, light wear to edges.
  • Gallery Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 1260631stDibs: LU43839113052

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