Gina Mikel

Scientific Illustration by Subject: Botanical/Botany:

Thornton, Robert John (1765 - 1832)


Biographical: Illustrated The Sexual System of Linnaeus and the Temple of Flora.

The temple of Flora
by Robert John Thornton

A botanical illustration of a tall sensitive plant with feathery leaves against a distant landscape.
A botanical illustration of white, pale blue and dark blue hyacinths with long green leaves.
Large Sensitive Plant
Group of Hyacinths
A botanical illustration of patterned carnations on tall stems against a cloudy landscape.
A botanical illustration of large pink and yellow flowers above broad leaves, with a landscape behind.
Group of Carnations
Flowers
A botanical illustration of patterned tulips in several colors against a cloudy landscape.
A botanical illustration of a purple rhododendron flower cluster above long green leaves.
Flowers
Temple of Flora Pontic Rhododendron
A botanical illustration of pink, white, red and yellow roses with buds and green leaves.
A botanical illustration of multicolored auricula flower clusters in a rocky mountain landscape.
Temple of Flora Roses
Temple of Flora Auriculas
A botanical illustration of red and blue passion flowers climbing a support among large green leaves.
A botanical illustration of pale blue passion flowers and pink buds climbing a trellis among green leaves.
Winged Passion Flower
Quadrangular Passion Flower
A botanical illustration of orange and yellow lilies on a tall leafy stem against a landscape.
  
The Superb Lily
 


Also See:
The Plant Materials Image Collection Project
The Temple of Flora