THORNTON, Dr Robert John (c. 1765-1832). Pl. 4, The Persian Cyclamen 8_6_2024 The portfolio’s significanceextended beyond its

The portfolio’s significanceextended beyond its initial publication

From: A Monograph of the Trochilidae

but its title and content offer some clues

Seth Ingram (President of the Board of Proprietors)

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

THORNTON, Dr Robert John (c. 1765-1832). Pl. 4, The Persian Cyclamen 8_6_2024 The portfolio’s significanceextended beyond itsDr. 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