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Statice Speciosa (Plantain-leaved Thrift) (Pl. 656 from William Curtis, The Botanical Magazine; or Flower Garden Displayed, London, 1803)
Plantain-Leaved Thrift (Statice Speciosa)
Statice Speciosa (Plantain-leaved Thrift) (Pl. 656 from William Curtis, The Botanical Magazine; or Flower Garden Displayed, London, 1803)
After: Sydenham Edwards (English, about 1768–1819)
Francis Sansom (English, active 1788–1810s)
Publisher: William Curtis (English, 1746–1799)
Francis Sansom (English, active 1788–1810s)
Publisher: William Curtis (English, 1746–1799)
published 1803
Place of Publication: London
Medium/Technique
Hand-colored etching
Dimensions
Platemark: 20 x 12 cm (7 7/8 x 4 3/4 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 Number69.175
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsPrints and Drawings
ClassificationsPrints
Catalogue Raisonné
Dunthorne 088; Nissen 2350
DescriptionNumber 656 from William Curtis,"The Botanical Magazine; or The Flower Garden Displayed", London, 1787 - present. 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