フラガリア シッピングキング
1911
Long before high-resolution photography, the USDA relied on artists like Ellen Isham Schutt to document new fruit varieties for farmers. In this 1911 realistic study of the 'Shipping King' strawberry, she meticulously captures the plant's lifecycle, from pale, unripe nubs to deep red, ready-to-eat berries. The sliced strawberry on the left offers a juicy peek inside, showing off the white and pink flesh, while handwritten notes from the Maryland Experiment Station mark the exact dates of observation.
- Technique
- Watercolor and ink
- Material
- Paper