Momordica vulgaris, Pomme de Merveille [Momordica cf balsamina]
Information
Title
Momordica vulgaris, Pomme de Merveille [Momordica cf balsamina]
Role
Artist
Record type
Drawings
Original Reference
A/CAu/P/412
Author or creator
Aubriet, Claude (1665-1742)
Date
c.1700
Scope & content
Pen and ink drawing on paper of Momordica vulgaris, Pomme de Merveille (possibly ientified as Momordica cf balsamina) by Claude Aubriet c.1700. Recto: LR: Handwritten in ink: 'aubriet fecit'; Handwritten in graphite pencil: LC: 'Momordica vulgaris, inst, Pomme de Merveille'. Identified as Momordica cf balsamina. French name 'Pomme de Merveille' means Miracle Apple. English vernacular name: Balsam Apple
Extent
1 item
Physical description
Pen and ink on paper with grey wash. 22.4 cm x 17 cm. pen and ink. paper. grey wash