Boletus esculentus rugosus albicans quasi fuligine infestus [Morchella esculenta]
Information
Title
Boletus esculentus rugosus albicans quasi fuligine infestus [Morchella esculenta]
Role
Artist
Record type
Drawings
Original Reference
A/CAu/P/266
Author or creator
Aubriet, Claude (1665-1742)
Date
c.1700
Scope & content
Pen and ink drawing on paper of Boletus esculentus rugosus albicans quasi fuligine infestus (Morchella esculenta) by Claude Aubriet c.1700. Recto: LR: Handwritten in ink: 'aubriet fecit'; LC: Handwritten in graphite pencil: 'Boletus esculentus rugosus albicans quasi fuligine infestus inst'. Morchella esculenta is the current botanical name, Boletus esculentu is a synonym. English vernacular names: morel, yellow morel, sponge morel. It is edible.
Extent
1 item
Physical description
Pen and ink on paper with grey wash. 23.1cm x 17 cm. pen and ink. paper. grey wash