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The Dragon Arum (Pl. 22 from Dr. Robert John Thornton, "The Temple of Flora...", London, 1799–1807)
After: Peter Charles Henderson (English,active 1799–1829)
William Ward, Sr. (English, 1766–1826)
Published by: Robert John Thornton (English (Ireland), 1768–1837)
William Ward, Sr. (English, 1766–1826)
Published by: Robert John Thornton (English (Ireland), 1768–1837)
1801
Place of Publication: London
Medium/Technique
Mezzotint, printed in color and hand-colored
Dimensions
Platemark: 47.5 x 35 cm (18 11/16 x 13 3/4 in.)
Sheet: 60 x 47.3 cm (23 5/8 x 18 5/8 in.)
Sheet: 60 x 47.3 cm (23 5/8 x 18 5/8 in.)
Credit Line
Bequest of George P. Dike—Elita R. Dike Collection
Accession Number69.207
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsPrints and Drawings
ClassificationsPrints
Catalogue Raisonné
Dunthorne 301 p. 250, 2nd; Nissen 1955
DescriptionThe Dragon Arum. Pl. 22 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