Prunus persica - Ruddings Late
1910
Elsie E. Lower captured the juicy essence of the 'Ruddings Late' peach in this stunning 1910 botanical illustration, likely created for the USDA. The top half shows off the fruit's fuzzy, sun-kissed skin transitioning from pale yellow to a deep, blushing red, while the bottom half reveals the vibrant yellow flesh and a deeply textured, dark brown pit. Handwritten notes at the bottom trace its origins to the Arlington Experimental Farm in Virginia, grounding this scientific study in a very specific time and place. It's a beautiful reminder of the meticulous art that went into documenting America's agricultural heritage before the age of color photography.
- Technique
- Watercolor
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