Passaflora Alata, Winged Passion Flower (Pl. 66 from William Curtis, "The Botanical Magazine; or Flower Garden Displayed", London, 1787)

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Passaflora Alata, Winged Passion Flower (Pl. 66 from William Curtis, "The Botanical Magazine; or Flower Garden Displayed", London, 1787)

After: Sydenham Edwards (English, about 1768–1819)
Unidentified artist, Italian, about 1840

published 1787

Place of Publication: London

Medium/Technique Hand-colored etching

Dimensions Platemark: 20.3 x 12.2 cm (8 x 4 13/16 in.)
Sheet: 23.4 x 13.8 cm (9 3/16 x 5 7/16 in.)

Credit Line Bequest of George P. Dike—Elita R. Dike Collection

Accession Number69.163

NOT ON VIEW

CollectionsPrints and Drawings

ClassificationsPrints

Catalogue Raisonné Dunthorne 088; Nissen 2350

DescriptionFrom William Curtis, "The Botanical Magazine; or Flower Garden Displayed", London, 1787. Started by William Curtis and issued in monthly parts containing three coloured plates; the first plate is dated 1786.

ProvenanceElita R. Dike, Brookline; to her spouse George P. Dike, Brookline; bequest to MFA May 14, 1969