Vibrant, velvety Auriculas emerge from the shadows in this iconic plate from The Temple of Flora. Robert Thornton captures their architectural precision and powdery "farina" against a moody, romanticised backdrop. The contrast between the intricate, scalloped petals and the dramatic, overcast sky evokes a sense of haunting, botanical grandeur. During the 17th century, "Auricula Theatre" stages were built—tiered wooden stands used to display individual prize plants like precious theatrical performers.

Image source: Cleveland Museum of Art.

Print only; A4, A3, A2 and A1.

Print mounted on card; A4 print mounted on A3 cardstock, or A3 print mounted on A2 cardstock, or A2 print mounted on A1 cardstock.

Print framed; A4, A3, A2 and A1.

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For A4 and A3 prints we use 270gsm Mohawk Superfine paper media. For A2 and A1 prints we use 270gsm Etching Cotton paper media. To protect our prints we use shatter-resistant acrylic. To frame our prints we use solid wood frames or engineered wood.

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