Citrus paradisi - Pompelo
1911
Before color photography could capture the nuances of nature, the USDA relied on artists like Elsie E. Lower to build a massive visual library of American agriculture. Painted in just four days in February 1911, this watercolor documents a Pomelo (Citrus paradisi) with scientific precision, capturing the brownish 'russeting' at the top fading into a vibrant yellow skin. The handwritten notes in the corner act like a scientific label, tracking exactly when this specific specimen was studied, turning a simple piece of fruit into a fascinating historical document of botanical exploration.
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