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The Narrow-Leaved Kalmia (Pl. 27 from Dr. Robert John Thornton, "The Temple of Flora...", London, 1799–1807)
After: Phillipp Reinagle (English, 1749–1833)
James Caldwall (English, 1739–1819)
Published by: Robert John Thornton (English (Ireland), 1768–1837)
James Caldwall (English, 1739–1819)
Published by: Robert John Thornton (English (Ireland), 1768–1837)
1804
Place of Publication: London
Medium/Technique
Aquatint, stipple engraving, in color and hand-colored
Dimensions
Platemark: 53.5 x 42.5 cm (21 1/16 x 16 3/4 in.)
Sheet: 55.7 x 44.2 cm (21 15/16 x 17 3/8 in.)
Sheet: 55.7 x 44.2 cm (21 15/16 x 17 3/8 in.)
Credit Line
Bequest of George P. Dike—Elita R. Dike Collection
Accession Number69.310
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsPrints and Drawings
ClassificationsPrints
Catalogue Raisonné
Dunthorne 301 p. 251; Nissen 1955
DescriptionThe Narrow-Leaved Kalmia. Pl. 27 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