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Henbane (Hyoscyamns Aureus. Golden-flowered Henbane) (Pl. 87 from William Curtis, The Botanical Magazine; or Flower Garden Displayed, London, 1789)
published 1789
Place of Publication: London
Medium/Technique
Hand-colored etching
Dimensions
Platemark: 19.7 x 13.8 cm (7 3/4 x 5 7/16 in.)
Sheet: 23.2 x 14 cm (9 1/8 x 5 1/2 in.)
Sheet: 23.2 x 14 cm (9 1/8 x 5 1/2 in.)
Credit Line
Bequest of George P. Dike—Elita R. Dike Collection
Accession Number69.164
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsPrints and Drawings
ClassificationsPrints
Catalogue Raisonné
Dunthorne 088; Nissen 2350
DescriptionHyocyamus-"Hog's bean"-Dioscrides Europe-N. Africa. From 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