Pen and ink drawing on paper of Cerasus sylvestris, amara, mahaleb (identified as Prunus cf mahaleb) by Claude Aubriet c.1700. Identified as Prunus cf mahaleb. 'Cerasus sylvestris, amara, mahaleb' translates as Mahaleb woodland bitter cherry. The drawing is not detailed enough to provide a specific identification. English vernacular name: St Lucie cherry, mahaleb cherry. A spicec is obtained from the seeds inside the cherry stones, with a flavour similar to bitter almond.
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Pen and ink on paper with grey wash. 22.6 cm x 16.7 cm