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Blue Egyptian Water Lily - Robert John Thornton Art Print

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Description

In this captivating fine art print taken from "The Temple of Flora," Robert John Thornton masterfully intertwines botanical precision with romantic exoticism. The Blue Egyptian Water-Lily takes center stage, its azure petals unfurling against a backdrop of Islamic architecture and towering palms.

Thornton's meticulous aquatint engraving technique breathes life into the scene, rendering the flower's golden-tinged edges and the verdant lily pads with exquisite detail. This 19th-century masterpiece exemplifies the confluence of Enlightenment scientific inquiry and Romantic artistic sensibility, offering viewers a window into an era fascinated by natural wonders and distant lands. 

The print's composition juxtaposes the delicate intricacy of the water-lily with the grand silhouette of a mosque, creating a visual dialogue between nature's ephemeral beauty and human cultural achievements. Thornton's work, rich in botanical accuracy and atmospheric allure, remains a testament to the golden age of natural history illustration.

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About the Artist

Robert John Thornton, born in 1768, was an English physician and botanical artist best known for his monumental work, "The Temple of Flora." Educated at Cambridge, Thornton's passion for botany led him to create a collection that blended scientific precision with Romantic artistry. His magnum opus, part of "New Illustration of the Sexual System of Carolus von Linnaeus," features exotic flora set against dramatic backdrops, transforming botanical illustration into high art. Despite financial setbacks that curtailed his ambitious vision, Thornton's vivid engravings continue to captivate, standing as a testament to the intersection of science, art, and 18th-century horticultural passion.

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Your new fine art print will be produced with bright and vibrant water-based inks. Non-hazardous and toxin-free, they're printed using a pro-lab process that delivers 100+ years of spectacular colour when cared for correctly.

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Gold standard for museum-level quality. Traditional printing uses the classic CMYK color range - bottom image. Giclée uses pigment based, archival quality inks. Manufactured on advanced inkjet printers with up to 12 individual colors - top image.

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Museum-quality, heavyweight paper with a smooth, clean finish that emphasises complex highlights and tones. Delivering outstanding clarity and colors that hum with life. Perfect fit for color graphics, illustrations & fine art photography.

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Paper color: Natural white

Weight: 200gsm (5.9oz/yd)

Printing method: Giclée

Inks: Water-based

Shipped in: Tough cardboard tube

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Trees are harvested with no net loss of forest over time. Workers are provided proper training, safety protocols, and fair wages. Local communities’ rights and resources are respected.

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Partnered with Prodigi

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Archival grade fine art paper
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100+ Years of Color

Your new fine art print will be produced with bright and vibrant water-based inks. Non-hazardous and toxin-free, they're printed using a pro-lab process that delivers 100+ years of spectacular colour when cared for correctly.

Rating of 1 means .
Rating of 6 means .
The rating of this product for "" is 2.

Giclée Printing

Gold standard for museum-level quality. Traditional printing uses the classic CMYK color range - bottom image. Giclée uses pigment based, archival quality inks. Manufactured on advanced inkjet printers with up to 12 individual colors - top image.

Rating of 1 means .
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The rating of this product for "" is 3.

Finish & Texture

Museum-quality, heavyweight paper with a smooth, clean finish that emphasises complex highlights and tones. Delivering outstanding clarity and colors that hum with life. Perfect fit for color graphics, illustrations & fine art photography.

Rating of 1 means .
Rating of 6 means .
The rating of this product for "" is 4.

Details, Details

Paper color: Natural white

Weight: 200gsm (5.9oz/yd)

Printing method: Giclée

Inks: Water-based

Shipped in: Tough cardboard tube

Rating of 1 means .
Rating of 6 means .
The rating of this product for "" is 5.

FSC® Certified

Trees are harvested with no net loss of forest over time. Workers are provided proper training, safety protocols, and fair wages. Local communities’ rights and resources are respected.

Rating of 1 means .
Rating of 6 means .
The rating of this product for "" is 6.

Partnered with Prodigi

I've worked with a lot of partners over the years. Prodigi's quality and care is remarkable, but their commitment to art, the environment and ethical supply chains captured my heart.

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