Solanum scandens, seu dulcamara. Douce amore [Solanum dulcamara]
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Title
Solanum scandens, seu dulcamara. Douce amore [Solanum dulcamara]
Record type
Drawings
Original Reference
A/CAu/P/617
Author or creator
Aubriet; Claude (1665-1742); artist
Date
c.1700
Scope & content
Pen and ink drawing on paper of Solanum scandens, seu dulcamara. Douce amore (now Solanum dulcamara) by Claude Aubriet c.1700. Current botanical name: Solanum dulcamara. Latin inscription means 'scrambling or bitter-sweet Solanum. French inscription 'Douce amore' means bitter-sweet. English vernacular names: Bittersweet, Climbing Nightshade, Poisonous Nightshade
Level
Item
Extent
1 item
Physical description
Pen and ink on paper with grey wash. 22.6 cm x 16.4 cm