Melaleuca Ericifolia, or Heath-leaved Melaleuca (1799–1810)
Robert John Thornton1799–1810 · Portrait · Public domain
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Provenance and rights
- Rights
- Public domain (artist died 1837)
Specifications
- Year
- 1799–1810
- Nationality / school
- English
- Lifespan
- 1768–1837
About the artwork
This page presents "Melaleuca Ericifolia, or Heath-leaved Melaleuca" (1799–1810), created by Robert John Thornton. Context for 1799–1810: The Enlightenment and the habit of the Grand Tour fed a wider interest in science, travel, antiquity, and natural history, and illustrators accompanied many expeditions. In Japan, ukiyo-e woodblock printing flourished in the Edo period and made colour prints a popular and affordable art form. It is listed in the Plants & Animals collection. The image is in portrait orientation. Plants & Animals, a short history: Images of plants and animals are valued both for the care of their observation and for their decorative appeal. Naturalists and artists often worked together, especially on voyages and in published surveys of flora and fauna.
"Melaleuca Ericifolia, or Heath-leaved Melaleuca" is shown in the onlly.art catalogue for reference and browsing. A portrait format suits narrow wall spaces, hallways, and the area beside a door or window. Flora and fauna subjects make an interior feel softer and more alive, adding a natural rhythm that works well in both traditional and contemporary spaces. Browsing works by the same artist, or from the same period, is a good way to compare styles before choosing what suits your space.
About the artist
English, 1768–1837
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