Fragaria Pocahontas
1910
Ellen Isham Schutt painted this vibrant strawberry study in 1910 for the USDA, capturing the 'Pocahontas' variety in meticulous detail. Notice the progression from pale green, unripe berries to the deep, luscious red of the fully ripe fruit, culminating in a cross-section that reveals a striking heart-shaped center. Before modern photography, these botanical illustrations were crucial for farmers to identify and share new crop varieties across the country. Schutt created hundreds of these watercolors, effectively turning dry agricultural science into genuine visual poetry.
- Technique
- Watercolor
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