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The Pontic Rhododendron (Pl. 25 from Dr. Robert John Thornton, "The Temple of Flora...", London, 1799–1807)
James Caldwall (English, 1739–1819)
After: Peter Charles Henderson (English,active 1799–1829)
Publisher: Robert John Thornton (English (Ireland), 1768–1837)
After: Peter Charles Henderson (English,active 1799–1829)
Publisher: Robert John Thornton (English (Ireland), 1768–1837)
1802
Place of Publication: London
Medium/Technique
Aquatint, stipple and line engraving, printed in color and hand-colored
Dimensions
Platemark: 52.8 × 40 cm (20 13/16 × 15 3/4 in.)
Sheet: 59.8 × 47.5 cm (23 9/16 × 18 11/16 in.)
Sheet: 59.8 × 47.5 cm (23 9/16 × 18 11/16 in.)
Credit Line
Bequest of George P. Dike—Elita R. Dike Collection
Accession Number69.202
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsPrints and Drawings
ClassificationsPrints
Catalogue Raisonné
Dunthorne 301 p.250; Nissen 1955
DescriptionThe Pontic Rhododendron. Pl. 25 from Dr. Robert John Thornton, "The Temple of Flora; or Garden of Nature". Picturesque Botanical Plates of the New Illustration of the Sexual System of Linnaeus. London, 1799-1807
ProvenanceElita R. Dike, Brookline; to her spouse George P. Dike, Brookline; bequest to MFA May 14, 1969