Cucumber | Unique Vintage Collotype Wall Art c.1950 | Chinese Still Life Print

Cucumber | Mid-Century Botanical

Cucumber highlights elongated green fruit and tendrils with subtle shading that reflects traditional Chinese painting aesthetics. This 8 × 6 inch collotype delivers a refreshing, kitchen-friendly design while embodying the fine detail and craft of mid-century printing.

Provenance note: The collotypes in this series 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

• Banana — A natural green partner for a light and lively set.
• Pineapple — Combines tropical richness with fresh simplicity.
• Pumpkin — A complementary mix of cool and warm botanicals.

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. Vernor Reed