Pen and ink drawing on paper of Statice (identified as Armeria maritima) by Claude Aubriet c.1700. Recto: LL: Handwritten in graphite pencil: 'Statice lugo 1192'. Identified as Armeria maritima. The name 'Statice' is applied to any plant that retains its flowers/inflorescence when dead - from latin 'to stand or stay'. English vernacular name: Common Sea-lavender. Synonym: Statice maritima
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Pen and ink on paper with grey wash. 22.6 cm x 16.4 cm. pen and ink. paper. grey wash