Mangifera indica Ameeri; Amiri
1909
Ellen Isham Schutt painted this striking 'Amiri' mango in 1909, capturing its vibrant red-to-green gradient and even its imperfect dark spots with scientific precision. This piece belongs to the famous USDA Pomological Watercolor Collection, a massive project initiated by plant explorer David Fairchild (whose name is scribbled at the bottom) to document exotic fruits he brought back from places like Puerto Rico. Rather than idealizing the fruit, Schutt's realistic watercolor approach helped American farmers identify and cultivate these new, delicious varieties.
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- Watercolor
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Location: USDA National Agricultural Library