Jennifer Ebeling · @GardenerPodcast
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#December 3, 1742
#OTD Claude #Aubriet, #French #Illustrator & #Botanical #Artist.
Although he didn't belong to the Academy of #Painting & #Sculpture, he became #Painter to the #King & lived at the #Royal #Garden until he died.
In 1722, he changed his will, leaving his most-prized possession, a #Cabinet from Jean #Joubert, to the #Botanist Bernard #Jussieu.
Today, the genus Aubrieta ("Aubreesha") is named for Claude Aubriet. After #Flowering, #Pruning will encourage new #Shoots.
#December #otd #aubriet #French #illustrator #botanical #artist #painting #sculpture #painter #king #royal #garden #cabinet #joubert #botanist #jussieu #flowering #Pruning #shoots #flowers