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The Maggot-bearing Stapelia (Pl. 23 from Dr. Robert John Thornton, "The Temple of Flora...", London, 1799–1807)
After: Peter Charles Henderson (English,active 1799–1829)
Joseph Constantine Stadler (English (born in Germany), active 1780–1822)
Published by: Robert John Thornton (English (Ireland), 1768–1837)
Joseph Constantine Stadler (English (born in Germany), active 1780–1822)
Published by: Robert John Thornton (English (Ireland), 1768–1837)
1801
Place of Publication: London
Medium/Technique
Aquatint, stipple and line engraving, printed in color and hand-colored
Dimensions
Platemark: 52 x 39.7 cm (20 1/2 x 15 5/8 in.)
Sheet: 59.5 x 47 cm (23 7/16 x 18 1/2 in.)
Sheet: 59.5 x 47 cm (23 7/16 x 18 1/2 in.)
Credit Line
Bequest of George P. Dike—Elita R. Dike Collection
Accession Number69.205
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsPrints and Drawings
ClassificationsPrints
Catalogue Raisonné
Dunthorne 301 p. 250, 1st
Descriptionthe Maggot-bearing Stapelia. Pl. 23 from Dr. Robert John Thornton, "The Temple of Flora; or Garden of Nature". Picturesque Botanical Plates of the New Illustration of the Sexual System of Linnaeus. London, 1799-1807
ProvenanceElita R. Dike, Brookline; to her spouse George P. Dike, Brookline; bequest to MFA May 14, 1969