Fig (Ficus carica L.): leaf and fruit. Coloured aquatint by G. Pera, c.1825, after O. Muzzi.
- Muzzi, Ottavio.
- Date:
- [1825]
- Reference:
- 20352i
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Description
The fig is eaten fresh or dried, its extract is used as a laxative and the resin against warts
Publication/Creation
[Florence], [1825]
Physical description
1 print : aquatint, printed in colour ; platemark 36.2 x 26.4 cm
Lettering
Ficus carica Lusitaniensis Fico di Potogallo ; Ottavie Muzzi dis. ; Gius. Pera incise
Reference
Wellcome Collection 20352i
Type/Technique
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Location Status Access Closed stores