Fragaria M
1911
Ellen Isham Schutt captured this luscious cluster of strawberries in 1911, but there's a twist—she actually painted them from decayed specimens! As a prolific illustrator for the USDA, she documented countless fruit varieties to help farmers and growers identify specific cultivars like the 'M. Crawford' seen here. The illustration shows off the ripening stages from pale yellow to deep red, complete with a cross-section to reveal the inside flesh. It's a beautiful example of scientific art that had to work with whatever nature provided, even if it was a bit past its prime.
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