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Pomona Britannica: No. 64 - Scarlet Flesh Romana Melon

1812

George Brookshaw

(British, 1751–1823)
Culture
England, 19th century
Medium
aquatint
Credit Line
Gift of The Print Club of Cleveland in honor of Arnold M. Davis 1955.312
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Did You Know?

Melons belong to the gourd family, meaning they grow on vines and should be supported by stalks or trellises.

Description

Pomona Britannica illustrates fruits cultivated at Hampton Court Palace’s gardens, the most celebrated around London. It was devoted to the most handsome varieties of fruit cultivated in England. Most of the 90 plates in this large and sumptuous book, like these, have dark aquatint backgrounds.

Pomona Britannica: No. 64 - Scarlet Flesh Romana Melon

1812

George Brookshaw

(British, 1751–1823)
England, 19th century

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