Mentha crispa danica aut spaciosa germanica [Mentha spicata]
Information
Title
Mentha crispa danica aut spaciosa germanica [Mentha spicata]
Role
Artist
Record type
Drawings
Original Reference
A/CAu/P/405
Author or creator
Aubriet, Claude (1665-1742)
Date
c.1700
Scope & content
Pen and ink drawing on paper of Mentha crispa danica aut spaciosa germanica (now Mentha spicata) by Claude Aubriet c.1700. Recto: LR: Handwritten in ink: 'aubriet fecit'; Handwritten in graphite pencil: CR: 'grosie 6', LC: 'Mentha crispa danica aut spaciosa germanica C.B.P'. Current botanical name: Mentha spicata. English vernacular name: Spearmint. Synonym: Mentha viridis
Extent
1 item
Physical description
Pen and ink on paper with grey wash. 22.3 cm x 17.2 cm. pen and ink. paper. grey wash