{"id":2110,"date":"2026-07-17T11:24:55","date_gmt":"2026-07-17T11:24:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bevanprintworks.co.za\/?post_type=product&#038;p=2110"},"modified":"2026-09-18T09:52:50","modified_gmt":"2026-09-18T09:52:50","slug":"green-and-ripe-lemons","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/bevanprintworks.co.za\/?product=green-and-ripe-lemons","title":{"rendered":"Green and Ripe Lemons"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-path-to-node=\"4\">Bring the crisp, zesty energy and rich sun-kissed heritage of early 20th-century California citrus country into your home with this exceptional vintage botanical art print. Originally hand-painted between January 1907 and 1908 by the celebrated USDA scientific illustrator <b data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"273\">Ellen Isham Schutt<\/b>, this exquisite watercolor study documents two distinct developmental stages of the classic lemon (<i data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"391\">Citrus limon<\/i>), sourced directly from the legendary orchards of Riverside, California.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"5\">The composition beautifully juxtaposes a vibrant, textured emerald-green unripe lemon next to a perfectly mature, sun-baked canary-yellow ripe lemon\u2014each shown both as a whole fruit and sliced cleanly in half to reveal its glossy, segmented interior. Meticulously restored to preserve the original rich watercolor pigmentation and delicate graphite outlines, this print rests on a naturally warm ivory backdrop with authentic handwritten archival notes, offering a refreshing and deeply historic focal point for your walls.<\/p>\n<hr data-path-to-node=\"6\" \/>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"7\"><b data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">The History: <\/b>Ellen Isham Schutt (1873\u20131955) was a premier illustrator for the United States Department of Agriculture\u2019s (USDA) Division of Pomology during the golden age of American botanical illustration. Before color photography became a reliable scientific tool, Schutt and her contemporaries were tasked with creating an exhaustive visual record of the nation&#8217;s agricultural varieties. This specific piece holds incredible regional significance, painted on-site and in studio sessions beginning January 3, 1907, using specimens sent from Riverside, California\u2014the historic birthplace of the California citrus empire. Logged under archival specimen numbers 4220 (&#8220;Green Lemon&#8221;) and 4221 (&#8220;Ripe Lemon&#8221;), this masterwork is preserved today within the permanent collections of the National Agricultural Library.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"8\"><b data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">The Aesthetic:<\/b> A masterclass in organic contrast and botanical precision, this print effortlessly balances clean composition with rich, tactile details. Schutt beautifully captures the dimpled, oil-rich texture of the citrus rinds, shifting from a deep, waxy lime green on the upper fruit to a luminous, bright yellow on the lower specimen. The cross-sections offer a fascinating glimpse of scientific accuracy, detailing the teardrop-shaped pulp vesicles, the pale white pith, and the tiny cream-colored seeds nestled at the center. Grounded by a delicate pencil shadow that gives the fruit a lifelike three-dimensional weight and completed by elegant archival cursive handwriting, this high-contrast botanical print introduces a sophisticated, academic charm to modern decor.<\/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, citrus growers, gardeners, historians, and collectors of vintage agricultural 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 alcoves, cafes, bar carts, or as a vibrant pop of color on a curated gallery wall.<\/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, bright spaces paired with warm, storied accents.<\/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><b data-path-to-node=\"12\" data-index-in-node=\"82\">Title:<\/b> Green and Ripe Lemons (<i data-path-to-node=\"12\" data-index-in-node=\"112\">Citrus limon Study<\/i>)<\/p>\n<p><b data-path-to-node=\"12\" data-index-in-node=\"132\">Subject:<\/b> Antique California Citrus Watercolor and Archival USDA Notation<\/p>\n<p><b data-path-to-node=\"12\" data-index-in-node=\"205\">Original Date:<\/b> January 3, 1907 \u2013 November 1908<\/p>\n<p><b data-path-to-node=\"12\" data-index-in-node=\"252\">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. 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