Robert John Collection

Sabrinas Silvery Flood, from Thorntons Pastorals of Virgil, 1821

Thenot Under a Fruit Tree, from Thorntons Pastorals of Virgil, 1821

Shepherd Chases Away a Wolf, from Thorntons Pastorals of Virgil, 1821

Blasted Trees and Flattened Crops, from Thorntons Pastorals of Virgil, 1821

Thenot and Colinet Lead Their Flocks Together, from Thorntons Pastorals of Virgil, 1821

Boy Returning Joyfully, with Plough and Oxen, from Thorntons Pastorals of Virgil, 1821

Unyok d Heifers, Loitering Homeward, from Thorntons Pastorals of Virgil, 1821

Thenot and Colinet Eat Their Evening Meal, from Thorntons Pastorals of Virgil, 1821

Menalcus Watching Women Dance, from Thorntons Pastorals of Virgil, 1821

A Rolling Stone Is Ever Bare of Moss, from Thorntons Pastorals of Virgil, 1821

Colinets Journey: Milestone Marked LXII Miles to London, from Thorntons Pastorals of Virgil, 1821

Thenot Remonstrates with Colinet, Lightfoot in the Background, from Thorntons Pastorals of Virgil, 1821

Thenot Remonstrates With Colinet, from Thorntons Pastorals of Virgil, 1821

Roses, 1799, (1944). Creator: Richard Earlom
Roses, 1799, (1944). Birds with a nest of eggs among varieties of roses, illustration after Robert John Thornton from his " Temple of Flora or Garden of Nature"

Roses, c1805, (1948). Creator: Richard Earlom
Roses, c1805, (1948). From " The Saturday Book", Eighth Year, edited by Leonard Russell. [Hutchinson, London, 1948]

The Battle of the Pamphleteers. Or Newark versus Newcastle, 1829. Creator: John Doyle
The Battle of the Pamphleteers. Or Newark versus Newcastle, 1829. Political satire showing British politicians pointing guns at each other

A Gendun Turf Slide, c1903. Artist: Robert John Welch
A Gendun Turf Slide, c1903. From Penroses Pictorial Annual 1903-4, edited by William Gamble. [A. W. Penrose & Co. London, 1903-4]

Glenoe: An Antrim Glynn Village, c1903. Artist: Robert John Welch
Glenoe: An Antrim Glynn Village, c1903. From Penroses Pictorial Annual 1903-4, edited by William Gamble. [A. W. Penrose & Co. London, 1903-4]

Church Island, Lough Gill, Sligo, c1908. Artist: Robert John Welch
Church Island, Lough Gill, Sligo, c1908. From Penroses Pictorial Annual, Vol. XIV, edited by William Gamble. [A.W. Penrose & Co. Ltd, London, 1908-9]

Kells: St. Columbiclls Holy Well, c1903. Artist: Robert John Welch
Kells: St. Columbiclls Holy Well, c1903. From Penroses Pictorial Annual 1903-4, edited by William Gamble. [A. W. Penrose & Co. London, 1903-4]

Robert John Kane, Irish chemist, c1860. Kanes (1809-1890) name is remembered in Ireland for the book published in 1844 entitled The Industrial Resources of Ireland

Antoine de Jussieu, 18th century French botanist, 1807. One of a family of distinguished botanists, Antoine de Jussieu (1686-1758) was director of the Jardin des Plantes, Paris

Antoine Laurent Lavoisier, 18th century French chemist, 1801. Among other achievements, Lavoisier (1743-1794) was one of the discoverers of oxygen, and established the laws of chemical combination

Carolus Linnaeus, Swedish naturalist and physician, 1807. Linnaeus (Carl von Linne) (1707-1778) was the founder of the modern system of plant and animal nomenclature

Colinet Mocked by Two Boys, from Thorntons Pastorals of Virgil, 1821

Nymphaea coerulea, blue Egyptian water lily
Illustration from The Temple of Flora (1812) by Dr Robert John Thornton (1768-1837)

Nymphaea nelumbo, sacred Egyptian bean
Illustration from The Temple of Flora by Robert John Thornton (1768?-1837). Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Rhododendron ponticum, pontic rhododendron
Illustration from The Temple of Flora by Robert John Thornton (1768?-1837). Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Strelitzia reginae, Queen plant
Illustration from The Temple of Flora (1812) by Dr Robert John Thornton (1768-1837)

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"Robert John: A Journey through the Pastorals of Virgil" Step into the enchanting world as he delves into the timeless verses of Sabrinas Silvery Flood, from Thorntons Pastorals of Virgil, 1821. Under a Fruit Tree, Thenot finds solace and inspiration in nature's embrace, while Blasted Trees and Flattened Crops remind him of life's unpredictable trials. With unwavering courage, Robert John witnesses a Shepherd Chasing Away a Wolf, embodying resilience amidst adversity. He learns that even in the face of danger, one can triumph with determination. Thenot and Colinet Lead Their Flocks Together; their unity symbolizes strength in community. They teach us that by standing together, we can overcome any obstacle that comes our way. As Boy Returns Joyfully with Plough and Oxen after toiling tirelessly on his land, Robert John discovers the rewards that come from hard work and perseverance. His spirit soars as he witnesses Unyok'd Heifers Loitering Homeward - a testament to his dedication paying off. In moments of respite like Thenot and Colinet Eating Their Evening Meal together, Robert John cherishes simple joys shared with loved ones. These moments remind him to appreciate life's little pleasures amidst its grand tapestry. Menalcus Watches Women Dance gracefully; their movements mirror life's rhythmical beauty. Through this observation, Robert John gains insight into the delicate balance between stillness and motion. "A Rolling Stone Is Ever Bare of Moss, " whispers wisdom to Robert John as he contemplates change and growth. It reminds him to keep moving forward fearlessly along his path towards self-discovery. Colinet embarks on Colinets Journey: Milestone Marked LXII Miles to London - an adventure filled with anticipation for new horizons awaiting discovery. Meanwhile, Thenot Remonstrates with Colinet, Lightfoot in the Background, offering guidance and support along the way.