Citrus limon
1909
Think of this as a 1909 scientific report disguised as a fruit portrait! Elsie E. Lower created this botanical study to document the battle against 'wither tip,' a citrus disease. The top lemon, vibrant and sunny yellow, was treated with a copper sulfate wash, while the bottom one—looking a bit brown and battered—was left untreated to show the grim reality of the infection. It’s a fascinating glimpse into early agricultural science, proving that even lemons need a little chemical spa day to stay fresh.
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- Watercolor and ink
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- Paper
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