Original Lithograph Citrus Decumana "Grapefruit" by Van Nooten

Original Lithograph Citrus Decumana "Grapefruit" by Berthe Hoola Van Nooten. 1840-1885, she relied on her artistic talents to support her family after the death of her husband while living in Java. Her bold and accurate depictions of flowers and foliage were first published in 1863 as 40 large chromolithographs in a text describing plants of Java and their medicinal properties. It was uncommon for women to have a career in this era. Necessity was an instrumental force at times equal to the passion for nature, as she was in dire financial straits because of circumstance. Brown wood frame with an inner edge carved and highlighted in antique gold. 27" wide x 32" high