Large Flowering Sensitive Plant - Robert John Thornton Art Print

Thornton's "Large-Flowering Sensitive Plant" art print erupts on your wall like a botanical supernova. This 1807 gem from "The Temple of Flora" marries Enlightenment precision with Romantic rapture. Stadler's engraving elevates the Mimosa Grandiflora to divine status, its scarlet filaments unfurling against misty peaks. Hummingbirds pirouette, intoxicated by nectar and artistic liberation. Fern sentinels ground this hallucinatory scene, bridging the mundane and sublime.

You're not just buying a print; you're acquiring a portal to Thornton's fever-dream jungle, where science tangoes with fantasy. This revolutionary fusion bankrupted its creator but birthed a visceral manifesto on nature's erotic power.

Hang this on your wall and watch as guests są erupt into impassioned discourse on Romantic botany. Let the Mimosa's explosive beauty ignite your own creative inferno. This isn't mere decor – it's a time-bending talisman, fusing 19th-century botanical obsession with cutting-edge interior design.

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Forget cheap reproductions and printable posters

Archival-grade, 200gsm matte art paper elevates art beyond the ordinary.

Bold, vibrant, non-toxic pigment inks honor your artwork and the planet.

Smooth, natural white surface enhances color accuracy and detail, ensuring true-to-life tones without glare or distortion.

High-definition print lab techniques deliver sharper details and deeper saturation that endure for generations.

FSC® certified: every tree harvested is replaced and every worker treated fairly, because art shouldn't cost the earth.

Tmeless statements

Chevron cut frames made from FSC® certified wood with an ultra-clear perspex glaze.

Chic acid-free mount border used in art galleries and museums. Ensuring your art print remains vivid and free from discoloration.

Three distinctive colors

1. Black: Inky undertones suit everything from bold modernity to gothic opulence.

2. White: A crisp look that helps art shine brighter in dark rooms to lift your mood.

3. Natural: Infuses warmth wherever it roams with those rich, honeyed tones.

Cost

Orders over $50 USD ship free.

Orders under $50 USD cost between $5-10 USD to ship depending on which part of the world you're ordering from.

Delivery Times

Production:

The average time it takes to produce the treasures you find here is 2-4 days.

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Average shipping times:

USA: 2-5 days • Canada: 3-8 days • UK: 2-5 days • Europe: 3-6 days • Australia: 2-5 days • New Zealand: 3-8 days • Rest of the world: 2-4 weeks

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Returns and Refunds

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5. Return shipping costs are only covered in the rare cases that items arrive faulty, incorrect or damaged.

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