ミカン - カントン
1908
Two vibrant oranges float against a cream background, rendered with the meticulous detail of a scientific study. The top fruit is a smooth, round sphere, while the bottom one displays a characteristic dimple at the stem, both showcasing the speckled texture of the Citrus sinensis skin. Handwritten notes from 1908 identify the artist as Elsie E. Lower and the origin as Canton, China. This piece serves as a botanical record, likely created for the USDA to document new fruit varieties introduced from abroad for American farmers.
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