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About the Artist
Ellen Isham Schutt was an American botanical illustrator whose fruit studies became central to USDA visual archives in the early twentieth century. Working at the intersection of art and agriculture, she translated cultivated varieties into clear reference images that could be shared among growers, researchers, and educators. Her plates are valued for their scientific accuracy and understated charm.
Her work is often appreciated alongside other science art prints, where careful observation and aesthetic appeal are equally important.
The Artwork
This 1908 study of Citrus limon was created during a period when American agriculture relied on precise illustration to document crop varieties, standardize naming, and communicate quality across regions. Such images were essential for identification and comparison, supporting institutions and growers in describing fruit characteristics before color photography became practical for printed reference.
Beyond its documentary purpose, the lemon also symbolized freshness and abundance, connecting scientific record keeping with everyday life and culinary enjoyment. The artwork reflects a time when botanical illustration bridged the worlds of science and domestic culture.
Style & Characteristics
The composition features lemons rendered with crisp, specimen-like clarity, set against a spacious, neutral background that emphasizes each detail. Subtle shading gives the fruit a sense of volume, while the accompanying green leaves introduce a natural rhythm and vitality.
The palette is dominated by bright yellow and fresh green, creating an inviting and optimistic mood. The overall effect is calm and precise, appealing to collectors of botanical prints who appreciate both decorative beauty and scientific integrity.
In Interior Design
This vintage print is especially well suited for kitchens, breakfast nooks, and dining areas, where it brings a sense of freshness and light. Its uncluttered presentation fits seamlessly into modern farmhouse, Scandinavian, or classic interiors.
Pair it with warm whites, pale wood, or ceramic accents, or highlight its colors with touches from the yellow and green collections. Whether framed as a single focal point or grouped with other botanical works, it appeals to cooks, gardeners, and lovers of vintage botanical art.