Fungus piliolo rotundiore monceran dictus inst [Agaricus cf campestris]
Information
Title
Fungus piliolo rotundiore monceran dictus inst [Agaricus cf campestris]
Role
Artist
Record type
Drawings
Original Reference
A/CAu/P/190
Author or creator
Aubriet, Claude (1665-1742)
Date
c.1700
Scope & content
Pen and ink drawing on paper of Fungus piliolo rotundiore monceran dictus inst (identified as Agaricus cf campestris) by Claude Aubriet c.1700. Recto: LR: Handwritten in ink: 'aubriet fecit'; Handwritten in graphite pencil: TL: '56', LC: 'Fungus pileolo rotundior monceran dictus inst'. Identified as Agaricus cf campestris. Inscription 'dictus' means 'called' or better 'so called'. 'Pileolo rotundior' means 'rounded cap' (pileolum = skullcap) English vernacular name: field mushroom
Extent
1 item
Physical description
Pen and ink on paper with grey wash. 23.2 cm x 17 cm. pen and ink. paper. grey wash