Geographical Indication - Pomodoro San Marzano dell'Agro Sarnese-Nocerino

This shirt is part of our exclusive collection of products that celebrate the rich heritage of food and beverages with Geographical Indication (GI) labels. GIs are special labels given to products that come from a specific place and have qualities, reputation, or characteristics unique to that location.Each item in this collection features a detailed illustration of the renowned food or beverage on the front, while the back showcases a map of the specific production region. These maps are uniquely composed of text from official European Union legal documents, describing the precise specifications that grant these items their GI status. In this collection we pay tribute to food culture and the importance of respecting origins.

Geographical Indication - Aceto Balsamico di Modena

This shirt is part of our exclusive collection of products that celebrate the rich heritage of food and beverages with Geographical Indication (GI) labels. GIs are special labels given to products that come from a specific place and have qualities, reputation, or characteristics unique to that location. Each item in this collection features a detailed illustration of the renowned food or beverage on the front, while the back showcases a map of the specific production region. These maps are uniquely composed of text from official European Union legal documents, describing the precise specifications that grant these items their GI status. In this collection we pay tribute to food culture and the importance of respecting origins.

Geographical Indication - Mortadella Bologna

This shirt is part of our exclusive collection of products that celebrate the rich heritage of food and beverages with Geographical Indication (GI) labels. GIs are special labels given to products that come from a specific place and have qualities, reputation, or characteristics unique to that location. Each item in this collection features a detailed illustration of the renowned food or beverage on the front, while the back showcases a map of the specific production region. These maps are uniquely composed of text from official European Union legal documents, describing the precise specifications that grant these items their GI status. In this collection we pay tribute to food culture and the importance of respecting origins.

Geographical Indication - Rioja

This shirt is part of our exclusive collection of products that celebrate the rich heritage of food and beverages with Geographical Indication (GI) labels. GIs are special labels given to products that come from a specific place and have qualities, reputation, or characteristics unique to that location. Each item in this collection features a detailed illustration of the renowned food or beverage on the front, while the back showcases a map of the specific production region. These maps are uniquely composed of text from official European Union legal documents, describing the precise specifications that grant these items their GI status. In this collection we pay tribute to food culture and the importance of respecting origins.

Geographical Indication - Bourgogne

This shirt is part of our exclusive collection of products that celebrate the rich heritage of food and beverages with Geographical Indication (GI) labels. GIs are special labels given to products that come from a specific place and have qualities, reputation, or characteristics unique to that location. Each item in this collection features a detailed illustration of the renowned food or beverage on the front, while the back showcases a map of the specific production region. These maps are uniquely composed of text from official European Union legal documents, describing the precise specifications that grant these items their GI status. In this collection we pay tribute to food culture and the importance of respecting origins.

About the Artwork:

This advertisement card printed in the United States in 1887 is a chromolithograph that features one man and two women with the bodies of red radishes. The image is meant to be humorous and eye-catching, and served as a calling card for Rice's Seeds to promote a variety of globe radishes.

Image courtesy of Boston Public Library via the Digital Commonwealth Collection.

About the Artwork:

Honoré Daumier, born in 1808 in Marseille, France, was a prolific and influential French artist known for his caricatures, paintings, and sculptures that keenly critiqued the social and political atmosphere of 19th-century France. Daumier's work, often published in periodicals such as La Caricature and Le Charivari, employed humor and satire to expose the follies and injustices of his time. His sharp wit and insightful portrayals have made him one of the most respected figures in the realm of political and social commentary through art.

This artwork is a lithograph that showcases Daumier’s unique blend of satire and visual narrative. "The king of pumpkins receiving the homage of his subjects" presents a scene where a large, round man and his partner survey various autumnal produce, including pumpkins. Daumier references pumpkins and the depiction of the large bodied people to create a scenario of a regal couple presiding over their subjects.

Image courtesy of the Met's Open Access Initiative.

About the Artwork:

Save Waste Fats (Artist Unknown, c. 1943) is a World War II propaganda poster aimed to mobilize civilians on the home front. This utilitarian poster serves an instructive function, providing civilians with direction on how to recycle essential resources that can be used in the war effort.

Image courtesy of Boston Public Library Digital Commonwealth Collections.

About the Artwork:

Honoré Daumier, born in 1808 in Marseille, France, was a prolific and influential French artist known for his caricatures, paintings, and sculptures that keenly critiqued the social and political atmosphere of 19th-century France. Daumier's work, often published in periodicals such as La Caricature and Le Charivari, employed humor and satire to expose the follies and injustices of his time. His sharp wit and insightful portrayals have made him one of the most respected figures in the realm of political and social commentary through art.

This artwork is a lithograph that showcases Daumier’s unique blend of satire and visual narrative. "The king of pumpkins receiving the homage of his subjects" presents a scene where a large, round man and his partner survey various autumnal produce, including pumpkins. Daumier references pumpkins and the depiction of the large bodied people to create a scenario of a regal couple presiding over their subjects.

Image courtesy of the Met's Open Access Initiative.

About the Artwork:

While the exact artist is unknown, "Man's head on a watermelon body" was produced by the print shop of Clay & Richmond, a Buffalo, New York-based company known for their playful chromolithographs in the mid-19th century. These vibrant prints were popular for their humorous and often bizarre imagery.

This particular chromolithograph features a curious sight: a man's head sitting atop a plump watermelon body. The man retains his clothing, with a shirt collar and dress slacks above and below the smooth green rind.

Image courtesy of Boston Public Library via Digital Commonwealth Collection.

About the Artwork:

Amédée Varin, an artist active in the 19th century, was known for his imaginative and often whimsical illustrations that blended botanical elements with human characteristics. Varin's work typically involved elaborate depictions of plants and flowers anthropomorphized in a variety of scenes that both amused and fascinated viewers. His unique style captures an intersection of nature and human culture.

"Cucurbitus 1er/ Costume d'apparat" demonstrates Amédée Varin’s distinctive approach to botanical illustration. This artwork portrays a majestic figure, adorned in attire that mimics the form and texture of gourd vegetables. Varin’s meticulous attention to detail highlights the characteristics of the gourd, transforming them into a dignified presence that commands respect and curiosity.

Image courtesy of the Minneapolis Insitute of Art (Mia).