Gherkin (Cucumis anguria L.): flowering and fruiting stem. Coloured etching by M. Bouchard, 1772.
- Date:
- [1772]
- Reference:
- 16732i
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Description
The young fruits are eaten boiled or pickled. They are also known as gooseberry gourds or West Indian gourds
Publication/Creation
[Romae (Rome)] : [Bouchard et Gravier], [1772]
Physical description
1 print : etching, with watercolour ; platemark 36.5 x 22.6 cm
Contributors
Lettering
Anguina Sinensis, flore albo elegantissimo, capillamentis tenuissimis ornato, fructu long intorto, subinitium ex albo et viridi variegato, per maturitatim prorsus rubro. M.N.Plant.G.fol.12.Tab.9. - Cucurbita Sinensis, fructu longo Anguino, vario, flore candido, capillamentis tenuissimus ornato. H.Pis.Tab.22. - Ital.Anguria. - Gall. Melon d'eau ou pasteque
Reference
Wellcome Collection 16732i
Type/Technique
Where to find it
Location Status Access Closed stores