PIERRE JEAN FRANÇOIS TURPIN (FRENCH, 1775 - 1840). The Pawpaw Tree Fruit. SouthAmerica showing the continent in detail

showing the continent in detail and offering a fascinating cartographic snapshot of late-sixteenth century geographic thought

The publication of the “Pomona” marked the re-emergence of the acclaimed artist into the public eye after a total disappearance of nearly a decade

In the meantime

from sailors to cowboys

These works reveal his training as a painter of enamels and china with their crisp drawing

PIERRE JEAN FRANÇOIS TURPIN (FRENCH, 1775 - 1840). The Pawpaw Tree Fruit. SouthAmerica showing the continent in detailPIERRE JEAN FRANOIS TURPIN (FRENCH, 1775 1840) Papaya Sativa The Pawpaw Tree Fruit Preparatory drawing for F. R. Tussac. Flore des Antilles, ou histoire gnrale botanique, rurale et economique des vgtaux indignes des Antilles. Paris: chez lauteur, F. Schoell et Hautel, 1808 1827 Vol. 3, Plate 11 Watercolor and pencil on paper Paper size: Appeared in F. R. Tussac. Flore des Antilles, ou histoire gnrale botanique, rurale et economique des vgtaux indignes