A Pomological Watercolor — Antique Botanical Print

USDA fruit painting · 1900s

A restored antique botanical plate, captioned with its history:

To record every American fruit before colour photography, the USDA hired artists to paint thousands of apples, pears, and plums from life.

A USDA pomological watercolour of a ripe apple on its branch, painted with botanical precision and soft colour.

Materials & origin

• Material: 200 gsm gallery-grade, acid-free fine-art paper (FSC-certified).
• Print: Archival giclée, 12-colour printing, smooth matte finish for glare-free display.
• Artwork: Restored from a public-domain botanical original; colour and detail digitally cleaned for large-format print.
• Origin: Made on demand and shipped from the print hub nearest you, cutting transit and waste.
• Framing: Sold unframed; ships rolled in a protective tube.