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The American Aloe (Pl. 12 from Dr. Robert John Thornton, "The Temple of Flora...", London, 1799–1807)
After: Phillipp Reinagle (English, 1749–1833)
Thomas Medland (English, active 1800–1807)
Published by: Robert John Thornton (English (Ireland), 1768–1837)
Thomas Medland (English, active 1800–1807)
Published by: Robert John Thornton (English (Ireland), 1768–1837)
1807
Place of Publication: London
Medium/Technique
Aquatint and line engraving, printed in color and hand-colored
Dimensions
Platemark: 56.3 x 44.7 cm (22 3/16 x 17 5/8 in.)
Image: 43.2 x 35.1 cm (17 x 13 13/16 in.)
Sheet: 57.4 x 46.6 cm (22 5/8 x 18 3/8 in.)
Image: 43.2 x 35.1 cm (17 x 13 13/16 in.)
Sheet: 57.4 x 46.6 cm (22 5/8 x 18 3/8 in.)
Credit Line
Bequest of George P. Dike—Elita R. Dike Collection
Accession Number69.313
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsPrints and Drawings
ClassificationsPrints
Catalogue Raisonné
Dunthorne 301 p. 246; Nissen 1955
DescriptionThe American Aloe, Pl. 12 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