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🖼️Robert John Thornton (British, 1768-1837) — botanical prints

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Best known for his Temple of Flora, Thornton produced some of the most dramatic and ambitious botanical prints ever made. The large-format mezzotints and aquatints are prized for their theatrical compositions and rich colour. Condition is critical, as these imposing prints are easily damaged.
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set of eight hand-coloured engravings from 'Flora Universalis'
Sworders
10 Dec 2025
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Robert John Thornton (1768-1873), publisher
Sworders
14 May 2024
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