Embrace the rich tradition of the nineteenth-century Italian pomology with this stunning reproduction of the Mela Carpendola apple that comes from Giorgio Gallesio’s great masterpiece – “Pomona Italiana” (1817-1839). This historic illustration has been restored to its former glory of brilliant colors.The Italian botanist who laid the foundations of his research on fruit species and became the source of inspiration for Charles Darwin managed to merge scientific exactness with artistic splendor. The original illustrations were painted in fine color aquatints by the best artists of Tuscany and depict such features as detailed fruit textures, fresh-looking leaves and characteristic rustic colors of the old Italian species of fruits.This poster will serve perfectly as decoration of a kitchen, dining room, office or gallery wall.
