The Maggot-bearing Stapelia

1799 · coloured plate engraved in aquatint, stipple and line · Robert John Thornton

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The Maggot-bearing Stapelia by Robert John Thornton, shown at 32 × 40 in (81.3 × 101.6 cm) on canvas in Arber Warm Walnut, library
Shown at 32 × 40 in (81.3 × 101.6 cm) · Framed canvas, Arber Warm Walnut · Library
The Maggot-bearing Stapelia by Robert John Thornton, shown at 32 × 40 in (81.3 × 101.6 cm) in Arber Natural, living
Shown at 32 × 40 in (81.3 × 101.6 cm) · Framed paper, Arber Natural · Living room
The Maggot-bearing Stapelia by Robert John Thornton, shown at 32 × 40 in (81.3 × 101.6 cm) as gallery-wrapped canvas, restaurant
Shown at 32 × 40 in (81.3 × 101.6 cm) · Gallery-wrapped canvas · Restaurant
The Maggot-bearing Stapelia

Story

A star-shaped bloom spreads its petals in striped tones of burgundy and pale green, set against a backdrop of coniferous trees and distant mountains. Robert John Thornton created this coloured plate, engraved in aquatint, stipple and line, in 1799, titled The Maggot-bearing Stapelia.

Where it works

A muted botanical study suited to libraries and living rooms, and to restaurants, in a vertical format.

CreatorRobert John Thornton
Year1799
Mediumcoloured plate engraved in aquatint, stipple and line
SKUwkmd0036_frgc_1620
Archive IDrs:100:60727