Louis C.C. Krieger: Single Strawberry Botanical Illustration Giclée Print (1930)

Capture the sweetness and perfection of summer with this exquisite Giclée reproduction of Louis C.C. Krieger's Single Strawberry. Dated 1930, this print showcases the fruit's ideal form, vibrant color, and distinctive texture with the remarkable precision characteristic of USDA botanical art.

Louis C.C. Krieger was a respected American botanical artist, specializing in mycological (fungi) and pomological (fruit) illustrations. His watercolors for the USDA are considered highly valuable records, combining rigorous scientific mandate with exceptional artistic skill.

• Focused Perfection: The illustration of a single strawberry (likely a commercially important cultivar of Fragaria ananassa) allows Krieger to focus entirely on its detailed anatomy. He highlights the deep red coloration, the texture of the seeds (achenes) embedded in the surface, and the fresh green of the calyx and stem.

• Watercolor Mastery: Krieger's style is characterized by a luminous realism achieved through the subtle layering of watercolor washes. This technique gives the fruit a moist, ripe appearance and captures the delicate sheen of the surface, making the illustration appear wonderfully lifelike.

• Art of Pomology: This print represents the high point of early 20th-century pomological illustration in the United States, where artists worked to accurately document the wide variety of commercial fruits, providing a piece of both art history and agricultural history.

This print is an essential acquisition for collectors of Botanical Art, American Scientific Illustration, and anyone seeking elegant, historically resonant kitchen or dining room decor.

• Artist: Louis C.C. Krieger (American, 1873–1940), USDA Illustrator.

• Artwork: Single Strawberry Botanical Illustration (Fragaria ananassa species).

• Date: 1930 (American Scientific Art / Early 20th Century).

• Style: Classical Botanical Illustration; noted for scientific accuracy, watercolor mastery, and focus on edible fruits.

• Subject: A detailed, realistic study of a Single Strawberry with its stem and leaves.

• Print Quality: Museum-quality Archival Giclée Reproduction faithfully capturing the original's delicate watercolor washes, luminous color gradients, and precise textural detail.

• Aesthetic: Ultimate historical botanical decor and classic vintage kitchen art.

Secure this exceptional example of American scientific and artistic achievement. This stunning Krieger Single Strawberry print offers realistic beauty and timeless charm. Order this Archival Giclée reproduction today.

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