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Large Flowering Sensitive Plant (Pl. 16 from Dr. Robert John Thornton, "The Temple of Flora...", London, 1799–1807)
After: Phillipp Reinagle (English, 1749–1833)
Joseph Constantine Stadler (English (born in Germany), active 1780–1822)
Published by: Robert John Thornton (English (Ireland), 1768–1837)
Joseph Constantine Stadler (English (born in Germany), active 1780–1822)
Published by: Robert John Thornton (English (Ireland), 1768–1837)
1799
Place of Publication: London
Medium/Technique
Aquatint, stipple and line engraving, printed in color and handcolored
Dimensions
Platemark: 47.9 x 36.2 cm (18 7/8 x 14 1/4 in.)
Sheet: 53.4 x 43 cm (21 x 16 15/16 in.)
Sheet: 53.4 x 43 cm (21 x 16 15/16 in.)
Credit Line
Bequest of George P. Dike—Elita R. Dike Collection
Accession Number69.314
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsPrints and Drawings
ClassificationsPrints
Catalogue Raisonné
Dunthorne 301 p. 248, 3rd; Nissen 1955
DescriptionLarge Flowering Sensitive Plant. Pl. 16 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