Pineapple (Ananas comosus) c. early 19th century

This anonymous watercolor painting, *Pineapple (Ananas comosus)*, depicts a cluster of ripe pineapples with their spiky leaves. The artist has carefully rendered the detailed texture of the fruit's skin and the delicate shapes of the leaves. The painting likely served as a botanical illustration, capturing the beauty and scientific accuracy of this exotic fruit. *Pineapple (Ananas comosus)* is a beautiful example of 19th-century botanical art.