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A fine ripe Pomelo, peeled and cut ornamentally for table
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A fine ripe Pomelo, peeled and cut ornamentally for table
Watercolour by Olivia Fanny Tonge 1858-1949. 180 x 260mm. From one of sixteen sketchbooks presented to the Museum in 1952
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This exquisite watercolor painting by Olivia Fanny Tonge, titled "A Fine Ripe Pomelo, Peeled and Cut Ornamentally for the Table," showcases the beauty and intricacy of nature in its finest detail. Dating back to 1858, this 180 x 260mm illustration is a captivating example of Tonge's exceptional artistic skill. The painting features a ripe pomelo, a large citrus fruit native to Southeast Asia, artfully cut and arranged on a plate. The fruit's vibrant orange hue is accentuated by the delicate folds of its peel, which unfurl like the petals of a flower. But the true magic of this painting lies not only in the pomelo itself, but also in the intriguing inhabitants of its surroundings. A colorful array of invertebrates, including beetles and other arthropods, can be seen crawling and flying among the fruit's segments. These hexapods, belonging to the class Insecta, add a lively and dynamic element to the still-life scene. The pomelo is depicted against a backdrop of verdant foliage, with the leaves of the flowering plant identifiable as part of the Malvaceae family, specifically the Aurantiaceae. The plant is classified as a dicot, or eudicot, and is a member of the Angiospermae, Magnoliophyta, and Eudicot clades. The intricate details of the leaves and the delicate veining of the pomelo's segments are rendered with remarkable precision and artistry. This painting is one of sixteen sketchbooks presented to the museum in 1952, offering a glimpse into the natural world as observed and captured by Olivia Fanny Tonge over a century ago. Her meticulous attention to detail and her ability to bring the beauty of the natural world to life through her art make this watercolor a true masterpiece.
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