Fig (Ficus carica L.): leaf and fruit. Coloured aquatint by G. Pera, c.1825, after O. Muzzi.

  • Muzzi, Ottavio.
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[1825]
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20352i
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Fig (Ficus carica L.): leaf and fruit. Coloured aquatint by G. Pera, c.1825, after O. Muzzi. Wellcome Collection. Public Domain Mark. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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The fig is eaten fresh or dried, its extract is used as a laxative and the resin against warts

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[Florence], [1825]

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1 print : aquatint, printed in colour ; platemark 36.2 x 26.4 cm

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Ficus carica Lusitaniensis Fico di Potogallo ; Ottavie Muzzi dis. ; Gius. Pera incise

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Wellcome Collection 20352i

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