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The China Limodoron (Pl. 28 from Dr. Robert John Thornton, "The Temple of Flora...", London, 1799–1807)
After: Peter Charles Henderson (English,active 1799–1829)
Henry Landseer (English, about 1799–1802)
Publisher: Robert John Thornton (English (Ireland), 1768–1837)
Henry Landseer (English, about 1799–1802)
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: 52.7 x 40.3 cm (20 3/4 x 15 7/8 in.)
Sheet: 56.2 x 45.4 cm (22 1/8 x 17 7/8 in.)
Sheet: 56.2 x 45.4 cm (22 1/8 x 17 7/8 in.)
Credit Line
Bequest of George P. Dike—Elita R. Dike Collection
Accession Number69.204
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsPrints and Drawings
ClassificationsPrints
Catalogue Raisonné
Dunthorne 301, p. 251; Nissen 1955
DescriptionThe China Limodorn. Pl. 28 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