Cupid Inspiring Plants with Love from The Temple of Flora (1807) by Robert John Thornton

Cupid Inspiring Plants with Love — from The Temple of Flora (1807)

Moonlit botany and myth entwined. In this allegorical plate from Robert John Thornton’s visionary florilegium, Cupid bends the natural world toward bloom—vines coil, petals lift, and the garden seems to wake beneath his touch. Science meets poetry in a single, radiant scene.

Why it captivates

• Botanical grandeur — lush, carefully observed plants rendered with period precision.

• Mythic allegory — Cupid personifies vitality, tying love to growth and blossom.

• Romantic atmosphere — dramatic sky and classical setting heighten the theatre of nature.

• Decor-friendly palette — warm papers, soft greens, and antique tints suit modern interiors.

• Print culture icon — a standout from the most ambitious botanical work of its age.

• Statement artwork — lyrical focal point for living rooms, libraries, and studies.

What you’ll see

A classical garden vista with Cupid foregrounded; detailed botanical specimens—leaves, petals, and tendrils—arranged with painterly care; architectural and atmospheric backdrops that frame the subject. Up close: crisp line, rich tonal washes, and fine stipple. From a step back: a calm, theatrical tableau.

A richer historical frame

Published in 1807, The Temple of Flora united botany, art, and allegory. Physician-publisher Robert John Thornton assembled leading artists and engravers to create large, romantic plates where plants inhabit dramatic landscapes—an Enlightenment celebration of nature elevated to myth.

Choose your finish

🌟 Heavyweight Paper (160 gsm matte)
Archival-grade, smooth matte stock ideal for framing under glass. Crisp detail, minimal glare.

💎 Laminated (True Encapsulation)
Sealed in 2 × 80-micron gloss laminate, edge-to-edge. Durable, wipe-clean—great for busy spaces.

🪵 Laminated + Timber Hang Rails (Ready to hang)
Lacquered natural timber rails with fitted hanging cord; no frame required.
Please allow up to 10 working days for hang-railed delivery.

🏆 Archival Canvas (395 gsm HP Professional Matte)
Museum-quality texture with pigment-based, fade-resistant inks for rich tone and fine detail.

🪵 Canvas + Timber Hang Rails (Gallery-ready)
As above, supplied with lacquered natural timber rails and hanging cord.
Please allow up to 10 working days for hang-railed delivery.

Size (W × H)

656 × 841 mm (approx. 25.83 × 33.11 in)

• Orientation: Portrait

• Aspect ratio: ~0.780 : 1

• Nearest standard frame: A0 portrait (841 × 1189 mm) with a custom mat, or a custom 656 × 841 mm frame

• Framing tips:

  • Classic look: cut the mat window to ~652 × 837 mm for a tidy 2–3 mm overlap.

  • Contemporary look: float-mount in an A0 frame for a generous gallery reveal.

Custom sizing: Available on request (alternative aspect ratios or added white border).

Specifications

Who it’s for

• Botanical-art enthusiasts and garden lovers

• Romantics & classicists drawn to mythic imagery

• Collectors & stylists curating elegant, heritage-rich interiors

• Educators & libraries illustrating the art-science nexus

Our Commitment

Every print is produced locally in Australia on premium substrates with careful colour management, then checked and packed by hand so it arrives ready to impress. From studio to wall, we stand behind the craftsmanship and historical integrity of your piece.

Let love and botany share the spotlight—order your fine-art print of Cupid Inspiring Plants with Love today.