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The Persian Cyclamen ((Pl. 5 from Dr. Robert John Thornton, "The Temple of Flora...", London, 1799–1807)
After: Abraham Pether (English, 1756–1812)
William Elmes (Active London, 1797–1814)
Published by: Robert John Thornton (English (Ireland), 1768–1837)
William Elmes (Active London, 1797–1814)
Published by: Robert John Thornton (English (Ireland), 1768–1837)
1804
Place of Publication: London
Medium/Technique
Aquatint, stipple engraving, hand-colored and printed in color
Dimensions
Platemark: 50 x 41 cm (19 11/16 x 16 1/8 in.)
Sheet: 57.3 x 46.5 cm (22 9/16 x 18 5/16 in.)
Sheet: 57.3 x 46.5 cm (22 9/16 x 18 5/16 in.)
Credit Line
Bequest of George P. Dike—Elita R. Dike Collection
Accession Number69.254
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsPrints and Drawings
ClassificationsPrints
Catalogue Raisonné
Dunthorne 301, p. 244, 3rd; Nissen 1955
DescriptionThe Persian Cyclamen. Pl. 5 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; bequest to MFA May 14, 1969