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Pomegranate

Vintage Editions
  • $40.00

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SHIPPING FOR FRAMES ONLY AVAILABLE WITHIN U.S.

Add Custom Frame

SHIPPING FOR FRAMES ONLY AVAILABLE WITHIN U.S.

Add Custom Frame

SHIPPING FOR FRAMES ONLY AVAILABLE WITHIN U.S.

Add Custom Frame

SHIPPING FOR FRAMES ONLY AVAILABLE WITHIN U.S.

Fruit salad, anyone? This Pomological Watercolor is not only gorgeous, juicy and vibrant–it's historically rich. Commissioned by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Division of Pomology beginning in 1887, these charming illustrations were carefully crafted to show off the color, texture, and personality of each peach, avocado, berry, and pineapple (or, in this case, pomegranate). At the time, color lithography was a game-changer for farmers and researchers, offering a vivid way to understand the many fruit and nut varieties featured in USDA publications. 

Built between the years 1886 to 1942, the collection grew to include 7,497 watercolor paintings, 87 line drawings, and 79 wax models. The pieces were mostly created between 1894 and 1916 by about 21 artists–bet they never had to pack a lunch! Together, these stunning scientifically accurate illustrations (also available in our Mail Minis collection) document the rainbow of fruits studied and introduced during what was a period of agricultural adventure and innovation. Some were common favorites, but you have to remember that America’s access to non-native crops happened over time. New, delightful surprises were brought back by USDA plant explorers from faraway places. Across the board, the specimens came from 29 countries and 51 U.S. states and territories, making the collection a juicy snapshot of the world's edible treasures.

Equal parts science and art, the Pomological Watercolors hold a special place in American botanical history. Many of the fruits they capture are now rare or long gone, making these illustrations bittersweet little time capsules. Today, they’re adored not just for their accuracy but for their charm—bursting with soft colors, delicate brushwork, and a gentle curiosity about nature’s fragile offerings.

+ Limited-edition, exclusive to 20x200
+ Museum quality: archival inks, 100% cotton rag paper unless noted
+ Handcrafted custom-framing is available

Our quoted dimensions are for the size of paper containing the images, not the printed image itself. We do not alter the aspect ratio, nor do we crop or resize the artists’ originals. All of our prints have a minimum border of .5 inches to allow for framing.

Inkpress Duo Matte

10"x8" | Edition of 10
14"x11" | Edition of 200
20"x16" | Edition of 50
24"x20" | Edition of 10
40"x30" | Edition of 5

Artist - Vintage Editions

Vintage Editions

For our Vintage Editions series, our curators scour historical archives for both timeless classics and heretofore unseen gems. These images come back to life as exhibition-quality prints now available to everyone. As a bonus, purchasing equals patronage: sales from Vintage Edition prints go towards supporting our growing roster of artists.

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