Pen and ink drawing on paper of Angelica montana (Angelica cf sylvestris) by Claude Aubriet c.1700. Recto: Handwritten in graphite pencil: TL: '41', TR: '3', CL: 'grosie', CR: 'creux', LL: 'Angelica montana'. Identified as Angelica cf sylvestris, although the seeds may not be accurately drawn. The seeds are important for helping identify the species. 'Creux' translates as hollow or empty, referring to the hollow stem. Angelica montana is a synonym. English vernacular name: wild angelica
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Pen and ink on paper with grey wash. 22.4 cm x 16.6 cm. pen and ink. paper. grey wash