A Group of Auriculas — Robert John Thornton (1803)
A Group of Auriculas
Robert John Thornton, 1803 · The Temple of Flora
From Robert John Thornton's The Temple of Flora (1799–1807), the most dramatic botanical book ever produced — flowers set against moody landscapes, printed in aquatint and mezzotint.
This museum-grade reproduction is made from a high-resolution scan of the original work, carefully cleaned and color-balanced, then printed on thick matte archival paper with a soft off-white border for framing. Every print is made to order and ships from the United States.
- Printed on 189 gsm museum-quality matte paper (archival, acid-free)
- Fade-resistant pigment inks — rich color, no glare
- Vertical format · standard sizes fit off-the-shelf frames
- Free US shipping — shipped rolled in a protective tube, made to order in 2–5 business days
- Frame not included
About the source: the original artwork is in the public domain; our reproduction is prepared from an open-access museum scan. Slight variations in tone from the original are natural to the printing process and part of the charm of vintage plates.
Part of The Plate Room's Vintage Botanical Prints collection.