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The large flowering sensitive plant
1799
plate XVI in the Temple of Flora by Dr Robert Thorton, self-published, London, 1798–1807
Medium
coloured aquatint, stipple engraving, line engraving, hand colouring
Measurements
44.0 × 35.7 cm (image) 47.2 × 35.7 cm (plate) 55.5 × 43.2 cm (sheet)
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased, 1953
Gallery location
Not on display
Artwork Details
Catalogue/s Raisonné
Grigson & Buchanan pl. XVI i/ii
Edition
1st of 2 states
Inscription
printed in ink below image l.l.: Reinagle pinxt.
printed in ink below image l.r.: Stadler sculp.
printed in ink below image l.c.: Large Flowering Sensitive Plant / London, Published Decr. 1. 1799, by Dr. Thornton.
Accession Number
3035.4-4
Departments
International Prints / International Prints and Drawings
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