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About the Artist
Amanda Almira Newton was an American botanical illustrator known for her precise and graceful watercolors of fruits and plants. Working in the early 1900s, Newton contributed to a period when scientific illustration played a crucial role in horticultural research and agricultural documentation.
Her illustrations are valued for their clarity and subtle artistry, bridging science and aesthetics. Discover more of her legacy in our Amanda Almira Newton collection and explore related botanical art prints curated for vintage art enthusiasts.
The Artwork
Created in 1915, this illustration of Garcinia Mangostana, or mangosteen, reflects the era's fascination with documenting exotic species as global botanical knowledge expanded. Such works were commissioned by agricultural institutions to aid in plant identification, cultivation, and education, especially for species unfamiliar to Western audiences.
The inclusion of the Latin name highlights the scientific intent, linking this piece to the tradition of cataloging specimens for herbaria and agricultural archives. As a vintage print, it captures the spirit of early twentieth-century natural history, when illustration was essential to the dissemination of botanical knowledge.
Style & Characteristics
This botanical print presents the mangosteen fruit and its foliage with careful attention to structure and detail. The composition features a split fruit revealing its white pulp, surrounded by glossy green leaves and a deep purple rind, rendered in smooth watercolor washes and fine outlines.
The use of rich purples, greens, and subtle reds contrasts with the crisp white background, creating a refined and calm visual effect. The overall mood is observational and serene, characteristic of scientific illustration from this period, and the balanced negative space lends an archival, timeless quality.
In Interior Design
This vintage botanical print brings a touch of natural history to kitchens, dining spaces, or studies, where its studied elegance and subtle color palette feel both uplifting and intentional. It pairs beautifully with light woods, linen textures, and neutral tones, adding a sophisticated accent to modern or classic interiors.
For a harmonious look, consider combining it with other fruit or botanical prints in coordinating hues from our purple or botanical collections to create a curated gallery wall.