Maple tree (Acer) and black thorn or sloe (Prunus spinosa). Soft-ground etching with aquatint by J. Laporte, c. 1796, after himself.

  • Laporte, John, 1761-1839.
Date:
22 February 1796
Reference:
20751i
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Description

The black thorn fruits (sloes) are used in liqueurs, the timber for turnery and the leaves were once tea substitutes

Publication/Creation

London (Poets Gallery, Fleet Street) : Thos. Macklin, 22 February 1796.

Physical description

1 print : soft-ground etching, with aquatint ; platemark 37.5 x 48 cm

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Lettering

Maple Black thorn J.Laporte del et sculp.

Reference

Wellcome Collection 20751i

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