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Cranesbill Geranium (Geranium Affricanum) from Giorgio Bonelli, "Hortus Romanus"..., Rome.
African Geranium (Geranium Affricanum)
Cranesbill Geranium (Geranium Affricanum) from Giorgio Bonelli, "Hortus Romanus"..., Rome.
1772–74
Place of Publication: Rome
Medium/Technique
Engraving, hand-colored
Dimensions
Platemark: 35.8 x 21.4 cm (14 1/8 x 8 7/16 in.)
Sheet: 52.8 x 39 cm (20 13/16 x 15 3/8 in.)
Sheet: 52.8 x 39 cm (20 13/16 x 15 3/8 in.)
Credit Line
Bequest of George P. Dike—Elita R. Dike Collection
Accession Number69.121
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsPrints and Drawings
ClassificationsPrints
Catalogue Raisonné
Dunthorne 045; Nissen 200
DescriptionT. 5, tab.22 from "Hortus Romanus" juxta systema Tournefortianum paulo strictius distributus a Georgio Bonelli monregalensi in subalpinis publico medicinae professore; specierum nomina suppeditante, praestantiorum, quas ipse selegit, adumbrationem dirigente Liberato Sabbati . . .sumptibus Bouchard et Gravier. Rome 1772-93. 8 vols.
ProvenanceElita R. Dike, Brookline; to her spouse George P. Dike, Brookline; bequest to MFA May 14, 1969