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Blue Egyptian Water Lily Robert John Thornton Art Print, 11x14’’ / 28x36cm / Unframed, Framed Botanical Print Blue Water Lily Large Green
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Blue Egyptian Water Lily - Robert John Thornton Art Print

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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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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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