Tangerine | 1950 Vintage Chinese Botanical Collotype | Citrus Wall Art

Tangerine | Mid-Century Botanical Still Life

Tangerine, reproduced in 1950 from an 18th-century Chinese watercolor, depicts a branch heavy with fruit, blossoms, and a sliced citrus segment. Its vivid color palette and graceful arrangement embody the delicacy and balance of traditional Chinese botanical painting while appealing to mid-century decorative sensibilities.

Published by J. Verner Reed and printed in New York by both Tricorn Press and Triton Press, this mid-sized collotype exists in authentic editions from each printer. Subtle differences in paper tone and ink density can be seen between versions, a hallmark of the printing process rather than later reproduction.

Preserved flat in our family archive for decades—never framed or displayed—this is true “new vintage” in mint condition. Fewer than 50 prints remain from this final archived stock. If you prefer one printer edition (Tricorn or Triton), please indicate your choice in the order comments at checkout and we will accommodate whenever possible.

Details
Size: 21 × 17 inches
Medium: Collotype on paper
Date: 1950 printing
Publisher: J. Verner Reed
Printers: Tricorn Press and Triton Press, New York
Condition: Mint / uncirculated
Includes: Lithograph care sheet

Pair With

• Orange – Complements Tangerine with citrus tones for a vibrant, cohesive display.
• Gourd – Earthy greens balance the bright citrus hues.
• Lotus – Introduces a soft floral contrast against the warm oranges.

Group Tangerine with other mid-sized collotypes for a striking botanical wall gallery that highlights both color and cultural history.

Learn more about the artistry and history behind these prints in our blog features:
The Collotype Process at Triton Press, N.Y.C.
Vintage vs. New Vintage: What’s the Difference?

Unknown, 1950 by Triton and Tricorn Presses