The Sensitive Plant
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The Sensitive Plant

TitleThe Sensitive Plant
ArtistMaria Edgar
Date1808 19th century
MediumWatercolor and graphite on off-white wove paper
OriginAmerican American
Holding institutionThe Metropolitan Museum of Art
Credit lineBequest of Maria P. James, 1910
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

Subjects: Botanical illustration

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