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Pitcher Plant (Sarracenio flava L.) (Pl. 24 from Dr. Robert John Thornton, "The Temple of Flora...", London, 1799–1807)
After: Phillipp Reinagle (English, 1749–1833)
R. Cooper (Active about 1800)
Publisher: Robert John Thornton (English (Ireland), 1768–1837)
R. Cooper (Active about 1800)
Publisher: Robert John Thornton (English (Ireland), 1768–1837)
1803
Place of Publication: London
Medium/Technique
Aquatint, stipple and line engraving printed in color and hand-colored
Dimensions
Platemark: 57 x 46.2 cm (22 7/16 x 18 3/16 in.)
Sheet: 59 x 47.5 cm (23 1/4 x 18 11/16 in.)
Sheet: 59 x 47.5 cm (23 1/4 x 18 11/16 in.)
Credit Line
Bequest of George P. Dike—Elita R. Dike Collection
Accession Number69.311
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsPrints and Drawings
ClassificationsPrints
Catalogue Raisonné
Dunthorne 301, Only; Nissen 1955
DescriptionPitcher Plant (Sarracenio flava L.) Pl. 24 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