An early 19th century depiction of "Broken" Tulips of the Genus Tulipa, in the Family Liliaceae. Originally from the Near East and Central Asia, tulips were cultivated in Constantinople as early as 1055. By the 15th century, they were introduced into Europe and initiated Tulip mania, during which time an infection of tulip bulbs by the tulip breaking virus created variegated patterns in the tulip flowers that were much admired and valued. This artwork for Robert John Thornton's "The Temple of Flora" in 1807, was printed, for the publisher, by T. Bensley, London, England.

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Size: 2736px × 3568px
Location: Published in the UK
Photo credit: © De Luan / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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