Muscus capillaceus major pediculo et capitulo crassioribus [Polytrichum commune]
Information
Title
Muscus capillaceus major pediculo et capitulo crassioribus [Polytrichum commune]
Role
Artist
Record type
Drawings
Original Reference
A/CAu/P/416
Author or creator
Aubriet, Claude (1665-1742)
Date
c.1700
Scope & content
Pen and ink drawing on paper of Muscus capillaceus major pediculo et capitulo crassioribus (Polytrichum commune) by Claude Aubriet c.1700. Recto: LR: Handwritten in ink: 'aubriet fecit'; Handwritten in graphite pencil: LC: 'Muscus capillaceus major pediculo et capitulo crassioribus inst'. Current botanical name: Polytrichum commune. Latin inscription means: 'Hairlike moss with long stalks and large heads'. English vernacular name: moss
Extent
1 item
Physical description
Pen and ink on paper with grey wash. 23 cm x 16.9 cm. pen and ink. paper. grey wash