THORNTON, Dr Robert John (c. 1765-1832). Pl. 4, The Persian Cyclamen 8_6_2024 but its title and content

but its title and content offer some clues

approximately the same year as Carwitham's view of Boston was engraved

which was at the time being discussed widely (though quietly) among humanist scholars throughout Europe

23" x 19 1/2"

French and American interests were all in play

THORNTON, Dr Robert John (c. 1765-1832). Pl. 4, The Persian Cyclamen 8_6_2024 but its title and contentDr. Robert John Thornton (c. 1765 1832) Pl. 4, The Persian Cyclamen From The Temple of Flora London: Dr. Thornton, 1799 1807 Mixed method engraving, including aquatint, mezzotint, stipple and line engraving, printed in color and finished by hand Sheet size: approx.: 22" x 17" sheet Dr. Robert Thornton was determined that his country produce the greatest series of botanical illustrations of all time, and his Temple of Flora is unsurpassed as a