Ricinoides americana [Jatropha curcas, male]

Title

Ricinoides americana [Jatropha curcas, male]

Author or creator

Aubriet, Claude (1665-1742)

Role

Artist

Record type

Drawings

Original Reference

A/CAu/P/489

Date

c.1700

Scope & content

Pen and ink drawing on paper of Ricinoides americana (now Jatropha curcas) by Claude Aubriet c.1700. Recto: Handwritten in graphite pencil: LC: 'Ricinoides Americana, gossipii folio J.R.H. / Pignon d'Inde' LR: Handwritten in ink: 'aubriet fecit'. Current botanical name: Jatropha curcas. English vernacular name: Physic Nut, Purging Nut, Pulza, Barbados Nut

Extent

1 item

Physical description

Pen and ink on paper with grey wash. 22.3 cm x 16.8 cm. pen and ink. paper. grey wash

Is part of

Aubriet artworks

Repository

Royal Horticultural Society Lindley Library

Copyright

No known copyright restrictions

Credit Line

RHS Lindley Collections

Usage terms

Public Domain