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Lactuca Perennis

published 1757/1764

Johann Hieronymus Kniphof

Associated Names

Johann Hieronymus Kniphof

Artist, German, 1704 - 1763

The image features two botanical elements: a stem with buds and a flower, and a large, lobed leaf. The color palette is monochrome, with a soft, earthy tone against a pale background. The stem with the flower is on the left, while the leaf dominates the right side. The text label identifies the plant as "Lactuca perennis."

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Artwork overview

Medium

pressed and dried plant inked and pressed between two sheets of paper
Credit Line

Rosenwald Collection
Accession Number

1980.45.910

Artwork history & notes

Watermarks

C & I HONIG

Wikidata ID

Q65572363

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