{"id":2128,"date":"2026-07-20T10:38:49","date_gmt":"2026-07-20T10:38:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bevanprintworks.co.za\/?post_type=product&#038;p=2128"},"modified":"2026-09-18T09:51:56","modified_gmt":"2026-09-18T09:51:56","slug":"pineapple-ananas-comosus","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/bevanprintworks.co.za\/?product=pineapple-ananas-comosus","title":{"rendered":"Pineapple Ananas Comosus"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-path-to-node=\"4\">Bring the vibrant, tropical elegance and sunny warmth of early 20th-century botanical illustration into your living space with this exceptional vintage fine art print. Originally hand-painted in 1919 by the celebrated USDA botanist and artist <b data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"243\">James Marion Shull<\/b>, this exquisite watercolor study documents a longitudinal section of the iconic commercial pineapple (<i data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"364\">Ananas comosus<\/i>).<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"5\">Featuring a detailed cross-section of the fruit that reveals its juicy, golden-yellow flesh and fibrous core, capped by a dramatic crown of spiky, emerald-green leaves, this meticulously restored print is set against an open, naturally warm ivory backdrop. It effortlessly bridges the gap between scientific accuracy and modern biophilic art, offering a refreshing and sophisticated 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>James Marion Shull (1872\u20131948) was a distinguished American illustrator and associate botanist who served the Bureau of Plant Industry at the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) for over three decades. During his tenure, Shull painted more than 750 detailed watercolors of fruits, nuts, and tropical crops. Created in 1919, this pineapple illustration formed part of the historic USDA Pomological Watercolor Collection\u2014a monumental federal initiative commissioned between 1886 and 1942 to establish an exhaustive national register of fruit varieties before color photography became commonplace. Today, Shull&#8217;s original watercolor is preserved in the National Agricultural Library in Beltsville, Maryland, treasured as a national landmark of American agricultural art.<\/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 naturalistic realism and vertical composition, this artwork highlights the intricate internal geometry of the tropical fruit. Shull expertly renders the pineapple&#8217;s flesh using rich washes of marigold, canary, and amber yellow, capturing the fibrous texture surrounding the central core and the outer dimpled rind eyes. Balanced above the fruit sits its iconic crown of long, lanceolate leaves, painted in vibrant shades of forest green, sage, and subtle red-tipped spines. Set on a crisp, clean background that gives the subject room to breathe, this high-contrast print adds an effortless layer of academic charm and tropical vitality to any 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, plant lovers, tropical gardeners, historians, 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, bar areas, cafes, or as a vibrant centerpiece in a curated gallery wall.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\">Biophilic, Japandi, mid-century modern, tropical bohemian, modern farmhouse, or transitional interior design styles that value clean 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> James Marion Shull (J. Marion Shull) &#8211; Vintage USDA Pomological Illustrator<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"12\"><b data-path-to-node=\"12\" data-index-in-node=\"100\">Title:<\/b> Pineapple (<i data-path-to-node=\"12\" data-index-in-node=\"118\">Ananas comosus Study<\/i>)<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"12\"><b data-path-to-node=\"12\" data-index-in-node=\"140\">Subject:<\/b> Antique USDA Pineapple Cross-Section Watercolor<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"12\"><b data-path-to-node=\"12\" data-index-in-node=\"197\">Original Year:<\/b> 1919<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"12\"><b data-path-to-node=\"12\" data-index-in-node=\"217\">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 vibrant, tropical elegance and sunny warmth of early 20th-century botanical illustration into your living space with this exceptional vintage fine art print. 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