Bilder Robert John Thornton (1768–1837) – A Plate from Grew's Anatomy of Plants – Copperplate engraving (1803)

Beskrivning

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 technology. The engraving utilizes meticulous line work to replicate the textures of early scientific drawings from the 17th century. This plate was published in London by Dr. Thornton on February 1, 1803.
Robert John Thornton was a prominent English physician and botanical writer, best known for his monumental work, The New Illustration of the Sexual System of Carolus von Linnæus. This specific series of anatomical plates served as a historical and scientific tribute to earlier pioneers of botany, such as Nehemiah Grew. Thornton collaborated with the engraver Warner to update these 17th-century observations for 19th-century audiences, blending the history of science with the high production standards of the Georgian era.

Artist or Maker: Robert John Thornton

Dimensions: Approximately 51 cm x 31 cm

Medium: Copperplate engraving

Date: 1803

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