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About the Artist
Ellen Isham Schutt was an American botanical illustrator celebrated for her detailed watercolors of fruit varieties in the early twentieth century. Her work was commissioned by the United States Department of Agriculture to document and preserve the visual identity of cultivars important to American agriculture. Schutt’s illustrations are valued for their scientific accuracy as well as their refined aesthetic, reflecting a period when botanical art played a crucial role in horticultural research and education.
Her legacy endures among collectors and enthusiasts of botanical art and vintage natural history illustration.
The Artwork
This portrait of the Govenor Wood cherry was created as part of a national effort to catalog fruit varieties during a time of agricultural expansion in the United States. The image served as a reliable visual reference for farmers, horticulturists, and scientists, ensuring that distinct cultivars could be accurately identified and propagated. Schutt’s careful depiction helped bridge the gap between scientific documentation and artistic expression, making her work both practical and enduringly beautiful.
Today, this illustration stands as a testament to the intersection of art and science, capturing the essence of a specific cherry variety for both study and appreciation.
Style & Characteristics
The artwork features a precise arrangement of ripe red cherries, slender brown stems, and fresh green leaves, all rendered in delicate watercolor. The fruit is depicted with a glossy surface and subtle shading, set against a clean, pale background that emphasizes the natural forms. Schutt’s technique highlights the botanical details—such as the serrated leaf edges and the play of light on the cherries—while maintaining a sense of calm and clarity.
This vintage botanical print offers a luminous, understated presence, ideal for those who appreciate nature studies, red accents, and classic botanical illustration.
In Interior Design
This cherry illustration brings a touch of orchard freshness to kitchen walls, breakfast nooks, or dining spaces, where food imagery feels especially at home. Its gentle palette and elegant composition also make it suitable for gallery walls, hallways, or any room seeking a subtle pop of color. Framed simply, it complements a range of interiors from modern to farmhouse to classic styles.
For a cohesive look, pair it with soft whites, natural woods, or muted greens, or combine it with other favorites from our kitchen collection for a vintage-inspired, nature-focused display.