Dr. Robert Thornton
Aloe - Agave or American Aloe, 1798
An original antique colour mixed method engraving
19 ½ x 15 in
49 x 38 cm
49 x 38 cm
FLORAp2632
Aloe: Agave or American Aloe in a rolling countryside. Aloes are natives of the Old World whilst agaves are from the New. Thornton subsequently corrected his mistake. First state. Reinagle/Medland....
Aloe: Agave or American Aloe in a rolling countryside. Aloes are natives of the Old World whilst agaves are from the New. Thornton subsequently corrected his mistake. First state. Reinagle/Medland.
From the The Temple of Flora one of the finest illustrated botanical works ever produced. Some thirty plates were produced from 1798 to 1807 with each plate dated individually and issued in different combinations according to the specific requirements of individual collectors.
From the The Temple of Flora one of the finest illustrated botanical works ever produced. Some thirty plates were produced from 1798 to 1807 with each plate dated individually and issued in different combinations according to the specific requirements of individual collectors.
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