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

Pumpkin | Mid-Century Botanical

Pumpkin depicts a richly colored orange gourd with curling green stems. At 8 × 6 inches, this small-format collotype evokes cozy and nostalgic charm, blending traditional Chinese botanical artistry with mid-century printing finesse—ideal for seasonal decor or eclectic gallery walls.

Provenance note: These small-format collotypes were issued without printed publication details. Based on paper, print technique, and subject matching, they align with the 1950 series 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 (Plantain) — Combines warm orange and cool green tones elegantly.
• Pineapple — A complementary pairing of textured fruit studies.
• Cucumber — Blends rich and fresh visuals for a well-rounded set.

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 Unknown