Malus domestica - Belleza Escarlata
1909
Painted in 1909 by Elsie Lower, this luscious illustration documents the 'Scarlet Beauty' apple, capturing its deep crimson skin and juicy, seeded interior with scientific precision. It is part of a massive USDA project where artists traveled the country to catalog thousands of fruit varieties, preserving heirloom breeds that might have otherwise vanished. The handwritten notes at the bottom act like a time capsule, recording the specific grower in New York and the exact dates of creation, turning a simple fruit study into a precious record of American agricultural history.
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