Banana (Plantain) | Unique Vintage Collotype Wall Art c.1950 | Chinese Still Life Print

Banana (Plantain) | Mid-Century Botanical

Banana (Plantain) presents a graceful botanical study of ripening green fruit with a pendant red blossom. At 8 × 6 inches, this vintage collotype brings the elegance of traditional Chinese watercolor subjects into a compact format that’s perfect for kitchens, breakfast nooks, or gallery walls.

Provenance note: These small-format collotypes were issued without printed publication details. Based on paper, printing characteristics, and matching subjects, they are consistent with the 1950 edition published by J. Verner Reed in New York.

Details
Size: 8 × 6 inches
Medium: Collotype on paper
Date: Mid-20th century (consistent with 1950 series)
Publisher/Printer: Unmarked (see provenance note)
Condition: Mint / uncirculated — preserved flat, never framed or displayed
Includes: Lithograph care sheet

Pair With

• Pineapple — A tropical complement that shares fruiting themes and warm tones.
• Pumpkin — Balances the cool greens of Banana (Plantain) with rich orange tones.
• Cucumber — Adds a fresh green counterpoint for a natural trio.

Learn more about our process and collection philosophy:
The Collotype Process at Triton Press, N.Y.C.
Vintage vs. New Vintage: What’s the Difference?

Unknown, 1950 by J. Verner Reed