Dr. Robert John Thornton Prints

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.

Creator: Dr. Robert John Thornton

English Victorian "The Sacred Egyptian Bean" Flower Print

$325

English Victorian "The Sacred Egyptian Bean" Flower Print

By Dr. Robert John Thornton

Located in Queens, NY

English Victorian style colored botanical print of lotus flowers titled \"The Sacred Egyptian Bean\" in white painted frame (after Dr. Robert John Thornton)

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19th Century British Victorian Antique Dr. Robert John Thornton Prints

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Horn

Robert John Thornton Flora Dispensing her Favors From the Temple of Flora 1807

$2,250

Robert John Thornton Flora Dispensing her Favors From the Temple of Flora 1807

By Dr. Robert John Thornton

Located in Savannah, GA

Flora Dispensing her Favors on Earth- Robert John Thornton, 1768-1837, from "The Temple of Flora" London 1799-1810. This aquatint and stipple engraving partially printed in colors, w...

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Early 1800s English Georgian Antique Dr. Robert John Thornton Prints

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Glass, Giltwood, Paper

Victorian Floral Prints from The Museum of Flowers by Mary Elizabeth Rosenberg

$695 / item

H 18.4 in W 15.75 in D 1.1 in

Victorian Floral Prints from The Museum of Flowers by Mary Elizabeth Rosenberg

Located in Atlanta, GA

English Victorian period floral prints from "The Museum of Flowers" by Mary Elizabeth Rosenberg, circa 1845, in custom giltwood frames under g...

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Dr. Robert John Thornton Prints

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Glass, Paper, Giltwood

Giovanni Piranesi's "The Temple Of Hercules" Engraving, Framed

$1,250

H 35 in W 29.25 in D 1 in

Giovanni Piranesi's "The Temple Of Hercules" Engraving, Framed

By Giovanni Battista Piranesi

Located in Bradenton, FL

The Temple of Hercules Is the only surviving sacred structure in ancient Rome that was made of Greek marble. Located in on the eastern bank of Tiber, it is one of the oldest extant buildings in the city. Giovanni Piranesi memorialized this structure in his famed monumental etchings. This large black and white print...

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19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Dr. Robert John Thornton Prints

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Paper

Prideaux John Selby and Robert Mitford, 4 Hand Colored Restrike Prints of Birds

$1,200 / set

H 25.5 in W 31 in D 0.75 in

Prideaux John Selby and Robert Mitford, 4 Hand Colored Restrike Prints of Birds

By John Selby

Located in Morristown, NJ

From Selby's Illustrations of British Ornithology (London: 1841-1846). Likely a restrike printing (20th c.,) hand-colored prints, embossed with plate marks, includes two after Pridea...

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Early 20th Century English George IV Dr. Robert John Thornton Prints

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Glass, Wood, Paint, Paper

Set of Botanical Prints by W. Thompson, "The English Flower Garden"

$4,000 / set

H 15.25 in W 12.75 in D 1 in

Set of Botanical Prints by W. Thompson, "The English Flower Garden"

Located in Downingtown, PA

Victorian Botanical Splendor: Set of 6 Framed Prints by W. Thompson from "The English Flower Garden" (First Edition, 1852–1853) A charming and decorative set of six antique botanica...

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1850s English Victorian Antique Dr. Robert John Thornton Prints

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Paper

Original Antique Print of The Sphinx of Giza, Egypt. C.1810

$35

H 7.5 in W 10.25 in D 0.07 in

Original Antique Print of The Sphinx of Giza, Egypt. C.1810

Located in St Annes, Lancashire

Wonderful image of The Sphinx of Giza Fine copper-plate engraving Published C.1810 Unframed. Free shipping

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Early 1800s English Egyptian Antique Dr. Robert John Thornton Prints

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Paper

Antique Print of Natives from Africa, 1807

$164

H 9.65 in W 7.49 in D 0 in

Antique Print of Natives from Africa, 1807

Located in Langweer, NL

Original antique print of natives from Africa ('The Beethshuans'). This print originates from 'Bilderbuch für Kinder'. Published 1807. Artists and Engravers: Friedrich Johann Just...

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19th Century Antique Dr. Robert John Thornton Prints

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Paper

Robert Longo "Edmund" from Men in the Cities 1985

$78,000

H 68 in W 39 in D 2 in

Robert Longo "Edmund" from Men in the Cities 1985

By Robert Longo

Located in Chicago, IL

Robert Longo "Edmund" from Men in the Cities, 1985 Lithograph Framed 70" x 42" x 1" unframed 68 h × 39⅛ w in (173 × 99 cm) Signed, dated, and inscribed “For Brooke Robert Longo 85” t...

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1980s American Vintage Dr. Robert John Thornton Prints

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Paper

John Gould Lithograph from 'The Birds of Europe'

$947

H 20.87 in W 27.56 in D 0.4 in

John Gould Lithograph from 'The Birds of Europe'

By John Gould

Located in Petworth, West Sussex

John Gould (English, 1804-1881), 'Rufous Backed Egret, Ardea Rufsata', Cattle Erget, 1832-1837, hand colored lithograph from 'The Birds of Europe', fra...

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19th Century British Antique Dr. Robert John Thornton Prints

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Paper

Antique Print of a Sacred Cemetery on Kauai, Hawaii

$204Sale Price|40% Off

H 10.36 in W 15.91 in D 0.02 in

Antique Print of a Sacred Cemetery on Kauai, Hawaii

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique print titled 'Cimetiere d'Atooi'. View of a sacred cemetery on Kauai, Hawaii (Atooi). This print originates from 'Cartes et figures du troisième voyage de Cook' published 1785.

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Late 18th Century Antique Dr. Robert John Thornton Prints

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Paper

David Roberts, Tombs of the Mamelukes

$1,450

H 19.5 in W 23 in D 0.75 in

David Roberts, Tombs of the Mamelukes

By David Roberts

Located in New York, NY

David Roberts, Tombs of the Mamelukes. David Roberts (1796-1864) antique lithograph of the "Tombs of the Mamelukes, Cairo" from the 1st edition in gilt frame, England, 1849. Dimensi...

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Mid-19th Century English Antique Dr. Robert John Thornton Prints

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Paper

Exquisite Flora: A Chromolithographic Collection from the Revue Horticole, 1855

$507Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 9.85 in W 6.3 in D 0 in

Exquisite Flora: A Chromolithographic Collection from the Revue Horticole, 1855

Located in Langweer, NL

These original antique prints are beautiful examples of botanical illustrations featuring tropical plants, drawn with precise detail and coloration. The Latin and English names of th...

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1850s Antique Dr. Robert John Thornton Prints

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Paper

Antique Print of Snake Charmers and the Egyptian Mongoose, 1835

$164

H 13.39 in W 9.65 in D 0 in

Antique Print of Snake Charmers and the Egyptian Mongoose, 1835

Located in Langweer, NL

"Antique print titled 'Serpent Charmers - Ichneumons'. Old print of snake charmers and Egyptian mongoose. This print originates from 'One Hundred and Fifty Wood Cuts selected from th...

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19th Century Antique Dr. Robert John Thornton Prints

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Paper

Previously Available Items

Antique Botanical Print, the Persian Cyclamen by Thornton, Robert John, C.1804

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H 37 in W 32 in D 2 in

Antique Botanical Print, the Persian Cyclamen by Thornton, Robert John, C.1804

By Dr. Robert John Thornton

Located in LOS ANGELES, CA

Antique Botanical Print - the Persian Cyclamen by Thornton, Robert John c.1804. It is exquisitely framed in a gold and black empire style star clad giltwood frame Additional infor...

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Early 19th Century Antique Dr. Robert John Thornton Prints

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Giltwood

Antique Botanical Print, Nodding Renealmia by Dr. Thornton, Robert John

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H 37 in W 32 in D 2 in

Antique Botanical Print, Nodding Renealmia by Dr. Thornton, Robert John

By Dr. Robert John Thornton

Located in LOS ANGELES, CA

Antique Botanical Print - The Nodding Renealmia by Dr. Thornton, Robert John c.1801. It is exquisitely framed in a gold and black empire style star clad giltwood frame Additional ...

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Early 19th Century Empire Antique Dr. Robert John Thornton Prints

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Giltwood

Antique Botanical Print The Winged Passion Flower by Dr. Robert Thornton 1802

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H 37 in W 32 in D 2 in

Antique Botanical Print The Winged Passion Flower by Dr. Robert Thornton 1802

By Dr. Robert John Thornton

Located in LOS ANGELES, CA

Antique Botanical Print - The Winged Passion Flower by Dr. Robert Thornton 1802. Exquisitely framed in an empire style frame.

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Early 19th Century Empire Antique Dr. Robert John Thornton Prints

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Paper

Antique Botanical Print Quadrangular Passion Flower by Dr. Robert Thornton 1802

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H 37 in W 32 in D 2 in

Antique Botanical Print Quadrangular Passion Flower by Dr. Robert Thornton 1802

By Dr. Robert John Thornton

Located in LOS ANGELES, CA

Antique Botanical Print Quadrangular Passion Flower by Dr. Robert Thornton 1802

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Early 19th Century English Empire Antique Dr. Robert John Thornton Prints

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Paper

Mezzotint "American Bog Plants" by Dr. Thornton

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H 32 in W 27.25 in D 1 in

Mezzotint "American Bog Plants" by Dr. Thornton

By Dr. Robert John Thornton

Located in San Francisco, CA

Framed mezzotint "American Bog Plants" representing the fetid pothos, pitcher plant, Venus's fly trap and Sutherland sculp. Published by Dr. Robert John Thorn...

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19th Century English Antique Dr. Robert John Thornton Prints

Dr. Robert John Thornton prints for sale on 1stDibs.

Dr. Robert John Thornton prints are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider prints by Samuel Howitt, Sir William Hamilton, and John Ruskin. Prices for Dr. Robert John Thornton prints can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $2,900 and can go as high as $2,900, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $2,900.

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