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About the Artist
Ellen Isham Schutt was an American botanical illustrator active in the early twentieth century, admired for her precise and informative studies of fruit and plants. During a time when scientific institutions depended on artists to document agricultural varieties, Schutt contributed to the visual language of modern botanical illustration, blending scientific accuracy with aesthetic clarity.
Her illustrations were often commissioned by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, supporting efforts to catalog and understand the expanding diversity of crops in an era of agricultural innovation.
The Artwork
This 1904 illustration of bananas reflects a period when botanical plates were essential tools for researchers and growers. The artwork was created as part of a broader initiative to document fruit varieties, aiding in identification and cultivation practices as international trade brought tropical produce like bananas into everyday markets.
Beyond its educational function, the image captures a moment in food history, symbolizing curiosity about new flavors and the globalization of diets at the turn of the century.
Style & Characteristics
The composition features a single, ripe cluster of bananas set against a pale, uncluttered background, focusing attention on the fruit’s form and color. Schutt’s technique combines soft, naturalistic modeling with crisp outlines, resulting in a lifelike yet refined study. Warm yellows and subtle brown accents convey the fruit’s ripeness, while gentle shadows add depth and realism.
This calm, luminous mood makes the print a natural companion to botanical wall art and coordinates effortlessly with yellow toned prints for a cohesive display.
In Interior Design
This botanical print brings a sense of freshness and warmth to kitchens, dining areas, and breakfast nooks, where images of food foster a welcoming atmosphere. It pairs beautifully with light woods, white walls, and simple ceramics, and can also serve as a cheerful accent in minimalist or child-friendly interiors.
For a harmonious look, consider grouping it with kitchen posters or building a gallery wall of vintage botanical prints for a timeless effect.