Pen and ink drawing on paper of Cerasus fructu aquosa (identified as Prunus sp., cherry) by Claude Aubriet c.1700. Recto: LL: Handwritten in graphite pencil: 'Cerasus fructu aquosa just'. Identified as Prunus sp. The drawing is not detailed enough to provide a specific identification. 'Cerasus fructu aquosa' translates as juicy fruit cherry, and may be a morello cherry. Morello cherries are sour until cooked. English vernacular name: Morello cherry
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Pen and ink on paper with grey wash. 22.8 cm x 16.9 cm. pen and ink. paper. grey wash