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A Group of Auriculas (Pl. 9 from Dr. Robert John Thornton, "The Temple of Flora...", London, 1799–1807)
After: Peter Charles Henderson (English,active 1799–1829)
William Hopwood (English, active about 1800–1803)
Frederick Christian Lewis (English, 1779–1856)
Published by: Robert John Thornton (English (Ireland), 1768–1837)
William Hopwood (English, active about 1800–1803)
Frederick Christian Lewis (English, 1779–1856)
Published by: Robert John Thornton (English (Ireland), 1768–1837)
1803
Place of Publication: London
Medium/Technique
Aquatint, stipple and line engraving printed in color and hand-colored
Dimensions
Sheet: 57.3 x 46.4 cm (22 9/16 x 18 1/4 in.)
Credit Line
Bequest of George P. Dike—Elita R. Dike Collection
Accession Number69.203
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsPrints and Drawings
ClassificationsPrints
Catalogue Raisonné
Dunthorne 301 p.245; Nissen 1955
DescriptionA Group of Auriculas. Pl. 9 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