Pen and ink drawing on paper of Cardus albis maculis notatis vulgaris (now Silybum marianum) by Claude Aubriet c.1700. Recto: Handwritten in graphite pencil: TL: '38', LC: 'Cardus albis maculis notatis vulgaris C.B. Pin 381'. Current botanical name: Silybum marianum. Carduus lactifolius, Carduus maculatus are both synonyms. The term Carduus was formerly used as a general name for thistle. English vernacular name: milk thistle
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Pen and ink on paper with grey wash. 22.5 x 16.8 cm. pen and ink. paper. grey wash