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The American Cowslip (Pl. 26 from Dr. Robert John Thornton, "The Temple of Flora...", London, 1799–1807)
After: Peter Charles Henderson (English,active 1799–1829)
Warner (English, active 1800–1810)
Publisher: Robert John Thornton (English (Ireland), 1768–1837)
Warner (English, active 1800–1810)
Publisher: Robert John Thornton (English (Ireland), 1768–1837)
1801
Place of Publication: London
Medium/Technique
Aquatint, stipple engraving and line engraving, printed in color and hand-colored
Dimensions
Platemark (trimmed at right): 53 x 43.4 cm (20 7/8 x 17 1/16 in.)
Sheet: 56.8 x 44 cm (22 3/8 x 17 5/16 in.)
Sheet: 56.8 x 44 cm (22 3/8 x 17 5/16 in.)
Credit Line
Bequest of George P. Dike—Elita R. Dike Collection
Accession Number69.208
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsPrints and Drawings
ClassificationsPrints
Catalogue Raisonné
Dunthorne 301, p. 250, 1st; Nissen 1955
DescriptionThe American Cowslip. Pl 26 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