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Framed Art A Group of Carnations by Dr. Robert John Thornton. Printed by Henderson pinx. Caldwall sculp. (see pictures). Published in London April 2, 1803 by Dr. Thornton. Aquatint with stipple & line, printed in colours & hand finished. Professionally framed (a long, loooooong time ago) Gold Gesso wood frame Glass included Excellent condition Published in Thornton's 'Temple of Flora', 1812, the first series of flower prints to show the plant within a habitat. Third & last state First state of three of this plate from the temple of Flora is a handsome grouping of carnations stands in the foreground, with mountains, a classical building to the right, & trees in the left background & a dramatic sky above. Second alterations; affected the appearance of the print & were made at an early stage of this plate, which is one of the finest of Thorntons productions. & it's final state, (see pictures) the background has been entirely removed & a bluish white wash substituted, while the temple on the right has been ran grieved. Impressions of the carnations vary therefore more widely than any others. This is a strong impression with vibrant colors. A magnificent, mixed method of engraving by James Caldwall after the painting by: Henderson, Peter Charles; Dates: 1799-1829 Country: UK Published in London in 1803 then subsequently re-issued in 1807 as part of Dr. Robert Thornton's the temple of Flora. James Thornton died penniless in 1837. He left behind what is arguably the finest botanical work ever to be printed in England. London antique print 18th century mint replica. Thank you for perusing balconybeauty~ ~Spread love~ A Group Of Carnations, Artist Dr. Robert John Thornton, Framed Art, Flowers, Floral, Bouquet, London, Temple Flora
