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Robert John Thornton (1768–1837) – Cross Sections of Roots – England – Engraving (1812): "These Roots still more magnified to show the Vegetable organization" presents six wedge-shaped microscopic cross-sections of various botanical roots, including fennel, grape vine, lime, mulberry, oak

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Robert John Thornton (1768–1837) – Cross Sections of Roots – England – Engraving (1812)

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Robert John Thornton (1768–1837) – Microscopic Views of Vegetable Organization – England: "The Same, still more magnified, to show more clearly the Vegetable Organization" presents six wedge-shaped microscopic cross-sections of botanical specimens, divided into "Transparent Views" and "Opa

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Robert John Thornton (1768–1837) – Microscopic Views of Vegetable Organization – England

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Robert John Thornton (c. 1768–1837) – Anatomy of the Dragon Arum: This large, detailed engraving illustrates the anatomy of the Dragon Arum, a striking plant characterized by its dramatic, dark spathe (modified leaf structure) and central spadix. The plate features

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Robert John Thornton (c. 1768–1837) – Anatomy of the Dragon Arum

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Robert John Thornton – Transverse Sections of Sumach and Bamboo Cane – Engraving (1799): This engraving features two circular microscopic studies showing the transverse sections of sumach and bamboo cane, as seen through a microscope upon the opaque principle. The detailed cross-sections

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Robert John Thornton – Transverse Sections of Sumach and Bamboo Cane – Engraving (1799)

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Robert John Thornton – Dissection of the Primrose – Engraving (1799): This engraving presents a botanical study of the common primrose, featuring a full representation of the plant with its textured leaves and root system at the top, and a detailed dissection of its flo

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Robert John Thornton – Dissection of the Primrose – Engraving (1799)

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Robert John Thornton (1768–1837) – The Organization of the Grape Vine as seen through the: This engraving presents a series of microscopic cross-sections detailing the internal cellular structure of a grape vine branch and its bark, illustrating the organization of botanical tissues under v

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Robert John Thornton (1768–1837) – The Organization of the Grape Vine as seen through the

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Robert John Thornton (1768–1837) – Cupid Inspiring Plants with Love – Stipple: This allegorical frontispiece introduces the famous Temple of Flora series. The composition features a young Cupid in a dense tropical landscape, aiming his bow at an exotic Strelitzia reginae (Bird o

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Robert John Thornton (1768–1837) – Cupid Inspiring Plants with Love – Stipple

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Robert John Thornton (1768–1837) – The Different Kinds of Pericarps – Copperplate: This scientific botanical plate, titled The different Kinds of Pericarps, presents a comprehensive study of the various types of seed-bearing structures (fruit) in plants.The engraving features delica

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Robert John Thornton (1768–1837) – The Different Kinds of Pericarps – Copperplate

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Robert John Thornton (1768–1837) – A Plate from Grew's Anatomy of Plants: This scientific botanical plate, titled A Plate from Grew's Anatomy of Plants, published in 1682, presents a comparative study of plant reproductive organs as viewed through early microscopic technolo

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Robert John Thornton (1768–1837) – A Plate from Grew's Anatomy of Plants

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Robert John Thornton (1768–1837) – Anatomy of the Pontic Rhododendron – Stipple: This detailed botanical plate, titled Anatomy of the Pontic Rhododendron, illustrates a scientific dissection of a Rhododendron ponticum flower. The composition features various stages of floral devel

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Robert John Thornton (1768–1837) – Anatomy of the Pontic Rhododendron – Stipple

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Robert John Thornton (c. 1768–1837) – Plate Illustrating the Form and Variety of: This large didactic engraving illustrates eight different varieties of tulip petals and buds, intended to show the wide range of forms and patterns found within the species. Each tulip is meticulously

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Robert John Thornton (c. 1768–1837) – Plate Illustrating the Form and Variety of

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Robert John Thornton (1768–1837) – Anatomy of the Pericarpium – Copperplate: This scientific botanical plate, titled Anatomy of the Pericarpium, presents a detailed systematic study of various seed vessels and fruit structures. The composition features twenty-four distinct fig

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Robert John Thornton (1768–1837) – Anatomy of the Pericarpium – Copperplate

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Robert Thornton – Portrait of Bishop John Wilkins and View of Gresham College – Engraving: This engraving is a composite historical plate featuring an oval bust portrait of Bishop John Wilkins, Secretary to the Royal Society, crowned with a botanical spray. Below the portrait is a small, se

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Robert Thornton – Portrait of Bishop John Wilkins and View of Gresham College – Engraving

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Robert John Thornton (c. 1768–1837) – Anatomy and Structure of Barley: This large, detailed didactic engraving illustrates the complete botanical structure and anatomy of the Barley plant. The plate features a full view of the seed head and stalk, a cross-section showing

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Robert John Thornton (c. 1768–1837) – Anatomy and Structure of Barley

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Robert John Thornton (1768–1837) – Anatomy of the Bean – Copperplate engraving: This scientific botanical plate, titled Anatomy of the Bean, illustrates the germination and early growth stages of a bean plant. The composition features three primary specimens in various orientatio

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Robert John Thornton (1768–1837) – Anatomy of the Bean – Copperplate engraving

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Robert John Thornton (1768–1837) – Portrait of Sebastian Vaillant – engraving (1801): This illustration features a portrait of Sebastian Vaillant, a prominent French botanist, set within an oval frame topped with a decorative bow and floral garland. Below the portrait, a detailed archi

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Robert John Thornton (1768–1837) – Portrait of Sebastian Vaillant – engraving (1801)

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Robert John Thornton – Botanical Illustrations for the Analysis of Class One – engraving (1802): This print presents a complex taxonomic chart illustrating the continuation of the botanical analysis for Class One, specifically the Monandria order of plants characterized by a single stamen. The co

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Robert John Thornton – Botanical Illustrations for the Analysis of Class One – engraving (1802)

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Robert John Thornton (1768–1837) – Portrait of William Withering – engraving (1801): This illustration features a portrait of William Withering, an eminent English botanist, physician, and geologist, presented within an oval frame crested with a botanical vine. Below the portrait is a

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Robert John Thornton (1768–1837) – Portrait of William Withering – engraving (1801)

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Robert John Thornton (1768–1837) – Portrait of George Shaw – engraving (1802): This illustration features a portrait of George Shaw, an eminent English botanist and zoologist, set within an oval frame adorned with a floral crest. Below the portrait is a detailed architectural vi

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Robert John Thornton (1768–1837) – Portrait of George Shaw – engraving (1802)

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Robert John Thornton (1768–1837) – Portrait of Sir John Hill M.D. – Engraving (1799): This engraving presents a portrait of the botanist Sir John Hill paired with a topographical view of the Royal Palace in Kew Gardens. The illustration was published in a major botanical series intende

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Robert John Thornton (1768–1837) – Portrait of Sir John Hill M.D. – Engraving (1799)

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Robert John Thornton (1768–1837) – Portrait of Charles Bonnet F.R.S. – Engraving (1802): This engraving presents a portrait of the Swiss naturalist and philosopher Charles Bonnet, enclosed within an oval frame. The frame is linked to a series of hexagonal vignettes illustrating the chain

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Robert John Thornton (1768–1837) – Portrait of Charles Bonnet F.R.S. – Engraving (1802)

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Robert John Thornton (1768–1837) – Portrait of William Curtis F.L.S. – Engraving (1802): This engraving presents an oval portrait of the celebrated English botanist William Curtis, situated above a scenic vignette titled The Frontispiece to Mr Curtis' Flora Londinensis. The lower scene de

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Robert John Thornton (1768–1837) – Portrait of William Curtis F.L.S. – Engraving (1802)

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Robert John Thornton – Portrait of Sir Joseph Banks with Landscape Vignette: This stipple and line engraving presents a commemorative portrait of the British naturalist Sir Joseph Banks in a central oval medallion framed by a floral wreath. Below the portrait is a detailed vig

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Robert John Thornton – Portrait of Sir Joseph Banks with Landscape Vignette

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Robert John Thornton – Portrait of Antoine de Jussieu with a View of the Museum: This stipple and line engraving presents a commemorative portrait of the French botanist Antoine de Jussieu in an oval medallion framed by laurels. Below the portrait is a topographical vignette showi

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Robert John Thornton – Portrait of Antoine de Jussieu with a View of the Museum

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Pair George III style scarlet japanned cabinets

George E. Browne, large oil on canvas, ex museum

Permian reptile Captorhinus Aguti fossil skeleton

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