{"id":2019,"date":"2026-07-15T11:17:27","date_gmt":"2026-07-15T11:17:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bevanprintworks.co.za\/?post_type=product&#038;p=2019"},"modified":"2026-09-18T10:04:06","modified_gmt":"2026-09-18T10:04:06","slug":"pollock-avocado","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/bevanprintworks.co.za\/?product=pollock-avocado","title":{"rendered":"Pollock Avocado"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-path-to-node=\"4\">Bring the warm, sun-kissed heritage of early American tropical horticulture into your home with this exceptional vintage botanical art print. Originally hand-painted in August 1912 by the celebrated USDA scientific illustrator <b data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"227\">Ellen Isham Schutt<\/b>, this exquisite watercolor captures a longitudinal section of the historic &#8220;Pollock&#8221; avocado variety (<i data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"348\">Persea americana<\/i>), sourced directly from the legendary plant pioneer Edward Simmonds in Miami, Florida.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"5\">Featuring a perfectly halved avocado with a rich, glossy emerald skin, creamy golden-yellow flesh, and a magnificent, textured seed pit, this meticulously restored print preserves the artist&#8217;s original handwritten archival details. Against its naturally warm ivory backdrop, this piece achieves a tranquil, organic aesthetic that effortlessly elevates modern walls with a touch of classic agricultural history.<\/p>\n<hr data-path-to-node=\"6\" \/>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"7\"><b data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">The History:<\/b> Ellen Isham Schutt (1873\u20131955) was a premier and highly prolific figure in the United States Department of Agriculture\u2019s team of botanical artists during the golden age of American pomological illustration. Working in the early 20th century, a period when photography was not yet a viable medium for recording scientific details, Schutt and her peers meticulously documented newly introduced crop varieties to aid American farmers. Paint sessions for this specimen took place on August 6 and August 20, 1912, illustrating a &#8216;Pollock&#8217; avocado\u2014originally selected as a seedling in Miami and officially logged under Seed and Plant Introduction (S.P.I.) number 12936. The specimen was provided by Edward Simmonds (notated on the print as &#8220;Simmons&#8221;), the esteemed superintendent of the USDA&#8217;s Brickell Avenue Plant Introduction Garden in Miami. Today, Schutt&#8217;s original masterworks are preserved in the National Agricultural Library, serving as a national treasure of botanical heritage.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"8\"><b data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">The Aesthetic:<\/b> A stunning display of early 20th-century realism, this composition uses crisp, focused minimalism to highlight the rich, buttery textures of the tropical fruit. Schutt masterfully renders the transition of the avocado&#8217;s flesh, grading seamlessly from a vibrant lime-green edge into a soft, warm canary-yellow interior. The massive, teardrop-shaped seed takes center stage, painted with intricate layers of chestnut, ochre, and chocolate brown to give it a realistic, woody sheen. Grounded by authentic, elegant archival cursive displaying historical registration numbers, dates, and the Miami origin, this high-contrast print adds an effortless layer of academic and naturalistic charm to any space.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"9\"><b data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">It is an ideal statement piece for:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"10\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\">Culinary enthusiasts, home chefs, plant lovers, tropical gardeners, and collectors of vintage scientific diagrams and natural history watercolors.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\">Bright modern kitchens, sunny dining rooms, breakfast nooks, cafes, or texturally rich gallery walls.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\">Modern farmhouse, biophilic, mid-century modern, Japandi, or transitional interior design styles that value clean spaces paired with warm, organic focal points.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-path-to-node=\"11\" \/>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"12\"><b data-path-to-node=\"12\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Product Details<\/b><\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"12\"><b data-path-to-node=\"12\" data-index-in-node=\"16\">Artist:<\/b> Ellen Isham Schutt &#8211; Vintage USDA Pomological Illustrator<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"12\"><b data-path-to-node=\"12\" data-index-in-node=\"82\">Title:<\/b> Pollock Avocado (<i data-path-to-node=\"12\" data-index-in-node=\"106\">Persea americana Study<\/i>)<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"12\"><b data-path-to-node=\"12\" data-index-in-node=\"130\">Subject:<\/b> Antique Florida Avocado Watercolor and Archival S.P.I. Notation<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"12\"><b data-path-to-node=\"12\" data-index-in-node=\"203\">Original Date:<\/b> August 6 &amp; 20, 1912<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"12\"><b data-path-to-node=\"12\" data-index-in-node=\"238\">Style:<\/b> Early 20th-Century Scientific Watercolor \/ Vintage Botanical Fine Art<\/p>\n<hr data-path-to-node=\"13\" \/>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"14\"><b data-path-to-node=\"14\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Museum-Quality Vintage Prints<\/b><\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"15\">Our vintage posters are made to order using premium Gicl\u00e9e printing techniques. Every piece is printed on thick, heavyweight fine art paper (200gsm) with a smooth, completely matte finish.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"16\">We specifically source an acid-free, natural-toned paper that perfectly recreates the warmth and authentic character of original mid-century lithographs. Unlike standard glossy posters, our premium matte finish ensures there is zero glare when your artwork is framed behind glass, resulting in a rich, museum-quality display. Combined with long-lasting, UV-resistant pigment inks, your print is designed to remain vibrant for generations.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Bring the warm, sun-kissed heritage of early American tropical horticulture into your home with this exceptional vintage botanical art print. 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