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About the Artist
Amanda Almira Newton was an American botanical illustrator whose watercolors for the USDA set the standard for pomological documentation in the early 20th century. At a time when agriculture and food science required accurate visual records, Newton’s meticulous work provided essential references for growers, researchers, and horticulturists across the United States.
Her legacy endures in the clarity and beauty of her fruit studies, which continue to inspire collectors and enthusiasts. Discover more of her work in the Amanda Almira Newton collection or pair with other selections from the botanical collection for a refined display.
The Artwork
Created in 1916, this illustration of Persea americana (avocado) exemplifies the USDA’s mission to document and standardize fruit varieties during a period of rapid agricultural expansion. These prints served as vital tools for identification and quality control, capturing subtle distinctions that text alone could not convey.
The artwork also reflects early 20th-century curiosity about new and exotic produce entering American markets. As a historical record, it marks the avocado’s growing presence in the national diet and horticultural landscape, bridging scientific inquiry with everyday life.
Style & Characteristics
This botanical print is rendered in delicate watercolor, showcasing the avocado’s form with precise, specimen-like clarity. The composition features two ripe fruit halves—one displaying the seed—alongside a branch with glossy green leaves, all set against a clean, pale background.
The palette is dominated by fresh greens and yellow-greens, with warm brown accents in the pit and stem. The overall effect is calm, balanced, and instructive, making it an appealing choice for admirers of botanical wall art and vintage scientific illustration.
In Interior Design
This avocado print brings a touch of natural history to kitchen spaces, dining nooks, or pantry areas, where its subject feels especially fitting. Its gentle colors complement white tile, wood, or stone, and it pairs well with both modern and traditional interiors.
For a cohesive look, combine it with other fruit or herb prints from the kitchen collection, or let it stand alone as a subtle focal point for cooks, gardeners, and design lovers.