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Flower and roots of a red lily (Lilium carolinianum) and a whampum snake (Coluber fasciatus). Etching by M. Catesby, c.1731, after himself.
- Catesby, Mark, 1683-1749.
- Date
- [1731-1749]
- Reference
- 21005i
- Pictures
About this work
Publication/Creation
[London], [1731-1749]
Physical description
1 print : etching ; platemark 25 x 35 cm
Contributors
Lettering
Lilium & c. Angius & c.
Creator/production credits
Bears artist's monogram "M" for Mark Catesby
Lettering note
The lettering "philadelphium Lin. Red lily" and "an Coluber fasciatus Lin. Whampum snake" is inscribed on the print in black ink
Reference
Wellcome Library no. 21005i
Type/Technique
Languages
- Latin
Where to find it
Location Status Access Closed stores