Large Flowering Sensitive Plant - Robert John Thornton Art Print

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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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Origin Story

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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1. Vertical

Use the sawtooth hanger at the top middle on the back of the frame and hang it on a single screw or nail.

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2. Horizontal

Hang the two sawtooth hangers on two screws or nails at the same heightPut two screws or nails in the wall at the same height, spaced the same distance apart as the two sawtooth hangers, then hang your print on them.

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Framed Canvas

How to Hang your Artwork

1. D-rings (most secure)

Screw a D-ring onto the back of the frame on the left and right, both at the same height. A ruler helps here. Then put two screws in the wall where you want your canvas, level with each other and spaced the same distance apart as the D-rings. A spirit level makes this easier. Finally, hook the D-rings onto the screws.

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2. Straight onto screws

Keep it simple: put two screws in the wall at the same height and rest the inner lip at the top of the back of the frame on them.

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2. Produced on Demand

Printed after you purchase at print labs across the USA, UK, EU & AUS. Produced, quality checked, packed with care and handed to trusted shipping carriers within 72-96 hours on average.

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USA: 4-9 days • Canada: 5-12 days • UK: 4-9 days • EU: 5-10 days • AUS: 4-9 days • NZ: 5-12 days • Rest of the world: 3-4 weeks

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Velvety matte art paper
Heavyweight 200gsm fine art paper. Smooth, clean finish. Naturally white tone. Acid-free to resist yellowing and deterioration.
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Chevron-cut frame made from solid FSC®-certified sustainable wood. Ultra-clear Perspex glazing. Delivered ready to hang.
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Framed art prints can be shipped with no border, a slim border, or set in a classic acid-free mat. Museum-quality, however you style it.

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Artist-grade cotton canvas
38mm cotton canvas, ideal for photography, reproductions and impactful graphics. Luxurious, matte surface delivers depth and detail with outstanding clarity.
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The thin frame sits slightly away from the edge of the canvas, creating an elegant, gallery-worthy floating border.
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Canvas stretched over FSC®-certified, knot-free European pine. Milled with a curved profile to prevent pressure marks and surface cracks.

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