Fig (Ficus carica L.): fruit and leaves. Colour and coloured aquatint by G. Pera, c. 1825, after P. Tofani.
- Tofani, P., active 1830.
- Date:
- [1825]
- Reference:
- 20488i
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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 and finished with watercolour ; platemark 36.6 x 27 cm
Lettering
Ficus carica verdecchius. Aldrou. Fico verdino Tofani dis. Gius Pera inc.
Reference
Wellcome Collection 20488i
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Location Status Access Closed stores