Pink Flower and Two Buds (Lavatera Trimestris. Annual Lavatera) (Pl. 109 from William Curtis, The Botanical Magazine; or Flower Garden Displayed, London, 1790)

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Pink Flower and Two Buds (Lavatera Trimestris. Annual Lavatera) (Pl. 109 from William Curtis, The Botanical Magazine; or Flower Garden Displayed, London, 1790)

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

published 1790

Place of Publication: London

Medium/Technique Hand-colored etching

Dimensions Platemark: 19.5 x 11.6 cm (7 11/16 x 4 9/16 in.)
Sheet: 23.5 x 13.4 cm (9 1/4 x 5 1/4 in.)

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

Accession Number69.166

NOT ON VIEW

CollectionsPrints and Drawings

ClassificationsPrints

Catalogue Raisonné Dunthorne 088; Nissen 2350

DescriptionFamily Malvaceae, Mediterranean region 1633. 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