The image shows a detailed drawing of a tall thistle plant with spiky leaves and blooming flower heads at the top. The color scheme is sepia, giving the illustration a vintage look. The text "CARDUUS LANCEOLATUS" is below the thistle, and other text "CLASS XVIII ORD. I" and "TAB. 629" are at the top corners.
Artwork Details
- Date
- published 1757/1764
- Medium
- pressed and dried plant inked and pressed between two sheets of paper
- Dimensions
- 3220 × 4987 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original