Orange Flower with yellow buds (Lychnis Coronata, Chinese Lychnis [lamp]) (Pl. 223 from William Curtis, The Botanical Magazine; or Flower Garden Displayed, London, 1793)

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Orange Flower with yellow buds (Lychnis Coronata, Chinese Lychnis [lamp]) (Pl. 223 from William Curtis, The Botanical Magazine; or Flower Garden Displayed, London, 1793)

After: Sydenham Edwards (English, about 1768–1819)
Francis Sansom (English, active 1788–1810s)

published 1793

Place of Publication: London

Medium/Technique Hand-colored etching

Dimensions Platemark: 20 x 11.5 cm (7 7/8 x 4 1/2 in.)
Sheet: 23.2 x 13.5 cm (9 1/8 x 5 5/16 in.)

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

Accession Number69.169

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