1809 | 2 large engravings | Dr Robert Thornton QUEEN Flower anatomy + dissection

Description: PRINTS BOOKS PHOTOGRAPHS MANUSCRIPTS CURIOSITIES - RARE -THORNTON (Robert John, English physician and botanical writer, 1768-1837).Two original and impressive botanical engravings - 'Anatomy of the Queen Flower' AND 'Dissection of the Queen Flower', 1809.A pair of large and original antique engravings, from Thornton's 'New Sexual System of Linnaeus'. Etching with aquatint, on thick wove paper. Descriptive lettering within the plate mark, and further lettering beneath image, also within plate mark, inc. title and publishing details. 'London. Published by Dr. Thornton. Jany. 2nd. 1809.'. Engraved by Caldwell after drawings by Henderson. Size: mounts - 72.8cm x 59.7cm / whole sheet (inc. margins) - 60cm x 46.2cm / plate mark - 51cm x 38.5cm.Very Good condition. Excellent impressions, with strong tones. Light creasing and handling marks to sheets, and light age-toning to edges of paper. Please ask if you require a more detailed condition report, or view gallery images.A rare and impressive pair of antique engravings of the Queen Flower, from Thornton's huge botanical work 'New Sexual System of Linnaeus', published in 1809. Lovely dark aquatint tones. Will look stupendous once framed and hung side by side. key words:

Price: 385 GBP

Location: Ascot

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Size: Medium (up to 36in.)

Artist: Dr Robert Thornton

Colour: Black

Production Technique: Aquatint

Material: Engraving

Date of Creation: Antique (Pre-1900)

Original/Facsimile: Original

Language: English

Place of Publication: London

Year of Production: 1809

Publisher: Robert Thornton

Subject: Botanical

Originality: Original

Print Surface: Paper

Type: Print