Thornton's Temple of Flora c. 1812 - Cyclamen

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An exquisite original flora from one of the most impressive English botanical works ever produced: THE TEMPLE OF FLORA by Dr. Robert John Thornton.  Quarto edition - produced in London, c. 1812.

This image depicts The Persian Cyclamen. 

The first floras with a landscape background, these dramatic images, with their exotic and dramatic setting, are a combination of aquatint, mezzotint and line engraving - partially printed in color and partially colored by hand.

Determined to produce the greatest series of botanicals, Dr. Thornton exhausted his fortune on this costly, magnificent endeavor.

Image size is approximately 9 1/2 x 7 1/4 inches.

Shipped Unmatted

  • Inventory# B-728
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