Grossularia non spinosa multi plici acino, Grosellior rouge [Ribes rubrum]
Information
Title
Grossularia non spinosa multi plici acino, Grosellior rouge [Ribes rubrum]
Role
Artist
Record type
Drawings
Original Reference
A/CAu/P/544
Author or creator
Aubriet, Claude (1665-1742)
Date
c.1700
Scope & content
Pen and ink drawing on paper of Grossularia non spinosa multi plici acino, Grosellior rouge (identified as Ribes rubrum) by Claude Aubriet c.1700. Recto: Handwritten in graphite pencil: TR: '[...] grosie', LR: '[...]', LC: 'Grossularia non spinosa multi plici acino, Grosellier rouge'. Identified as Ribes rubrum. Latin inscription means 'Grossularia without spines, many berries [in bunch]', French 'Grosellier rouge' means 'Red Currant', modern French 'Groseillier rouge'. English vernacular name: Redcurrant
Extent
1 item
Physical description
Pen and ink on paper with grey wash. 22.3 cm x 16.6 cm. pen and ink. paper. grey wash