Vitis Campbells Early
1912
Ellen Isham Schutt created this luscious illustration of 'Campbell Early' grapes in 1912, documenting a specific variety from a Vineland, New Jersey vineyard. The faint pencil box surrounding the fruit reveals its purpose as a scientific record, likely for the USDA, rather than just a still life. Schutt dated the piece over two days in August, meticulously layering highlights to give each dark berry a juicy, three-dimensional pop.
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