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Pomegranates No. 3

9/19/2021

Third and final of my pomegranate images highlighting the jewel-like vibrancy of the deep red seeds which are brought out by the application of translucent inks.

Pomegranates have been known for their disease-fighting qualities since ancient times. The fruit, flowers, bark, roots and leaves of pomegranates contain chemicals which can be used to treat a number of diseases and conditions. Ancient cultures understood the health benefits of pomegranates and used them in remedies for digestive disorders, skin disorders, and intestinal parasites. Research today has revealed that pomegranates might contribute towards preventing serious conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, and cancer.

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Pomegranates No. 2

9/12/2021

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This is the second of the pomegranate images I've created this year, trying to capture the jewel-like vibrancy of the interior of the fruits making careful strokes with my scratching tools, then hand-colouring the finished image with translucent inks.

Botanically-speaking, pomegranates are berries. True berries are fleshy fruits that come from a single flower with one ovary and typically have several seeds. Pomegranate fruit fall into this group. The dry outer covering (husk) of pomegranate fruit is made up of two layers: a hard outer layer called a epicarp and an inner, soft layer called a mesocarp. The inner mesocarp forms distinct, non-symmetrical chambers containing seeds with a fleshy covering (aril).

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All images are available as high quality prints on non-archival paper or on ready-to-hang stretched canvas.
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Pomegranates No. 1

9/5/2021

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I created a new series of pomegranate images earlier this year, trying to capture the jewel-like vibrancy of the interior of the fruits making careful strokes with my scratching tools, then hand-colouring the finished image with translucent inks.

It turns out that there are some interesting facts about this particular fruit too, starting with the origin of its botanical name. The genus name given to pomegranates (Punica) came from the Roman name for Carthage, an ancient city in Northern Africa. The Romans mistakenly assumed pomegranates derived from Africa, but in fact, pomegranates have a native range from North East Turkey to Afghanistan. The pomegranate fruit was also given a classical Latin name, Malum granatum, meaning "grainy apple".

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Visit my online gallery for more images of botanical works, animals and birds, historical buildings and places in Cape Town and beyond.

All images are available as high quality prints on non-archival paper or on ready-to-hang stretched canvas.
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by email to gutmansolly@gmail.com

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