Sujet
The Temple of Flora, or Garden of Nature: The Pontic Rhododendron, 1799-1807. Creator: Robert John Thornton (British, 1768-1837).
Légende
The Temple of Flora, or Garden of Nature: The Pontic Rhododendron, 1799-1807. In the 18th century, new engraving and etching techniques offered a variety of tonal effects that enhanced botanical prints. While mezzotint (in which the plate is roughened and then the engraver works from dark to light creating different values) and stipple (dots create values) make it possible to create the rich tonal scale and velvety texture of oil paint, aquatint imitates the delicacy and transparency of watercolour and ink wash.
Crédit
Photo12/Heritage Images/Heritage Art
Notre référence
HRM19G15_076
Model release
NA
Property release
NA
Licence
Droits gérés
Format disponible
66,8Mo (6,8Mo) / 35,3cm x 47,4cm / 4171 x 5600 (300dpi)