Gale ceram viridem fundens [Myrica]

Title

Gale ceram viridem fundens [Myrica]

Record type

Drawings

Original Reference

A/CAu/P/302

Author or creator

Aubriet; Claude (1665-1742); artist

Date

c.1700

Scope & content

Pen and ink drawing on paper of Gale ceram viridem fundens (identified as Myrica) by Claude Aubriet c.1700. Identified as either Myrica caroliniensis or Myrica pensylvanica. Latin inscription 'ceram viridem fundens' means 'flowing green wax'. English vernacular names: Sweet Gale, Bog Myrtle, Meadow Fern

Level

Item

Extent

1 item

Physical description

Pen and ink on paper with grey wash. 22.7 cm x 16.9 cm

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