Tobacco (Nicotiana sp.): flowering stem with separate leaf. Coloured etching by M. Bouchard, 1772.
- Date:
- [1772]
- Reference:
- 16758i
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Description
Leaves of Nicotiana sp. contain the alkaloid nicotine which is a narcotic and a poison
Publication/Creation
[Romae (Rome)] : [Bouchard et Gravier], [1772]
Physical description
1 print : etching, with watercolour ; platemark 36.0 x 22.8 cm
Contributors
Lettering
Nicotiana major latifolia. C.B.Pin.169. - T.117. Ital. Tabacco. - Gall. Nicotiane ou Tabac
Reference
Wellcome Collection 16758i
Type/Technique
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Location Status Access Closed stores