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Cucumis silvestris Asininus dictus (proof before numbers from Georgio Bonelli, "Hortus Romanus", Rome, 1772–93)

(active Italy, late 18th century)
Published 1772–93
Place of PublicationRome
Medium/TechniqueHand-colored engraving t.r. in brown ink
DimensionsPlatemark: 36.5 x 22 cm (14 3/8 x 8 11/16 in.)
Platemark: 54 x 39.5 cm (21 1/4 x 15 9/16 in.)
Credit LineBequest of George P. Dike—Elita R. Dike Collection
Accession number69.124
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ClassificationsPrints
ProvenanceElita R. Dike, Brookline; to her spouse George P. Dike, Brookline; bequest to MFA May 14, 1969