1870
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Spring Farm Work - Grafting is a 1870 ink by American 19th Century, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
A man sits on a stool under bare trees, his hands carefully tying branches. His hat is pulled low, and his coat is thick, like he’s working outside in cool weather. Behind him, simple farm buildings stand in the distance, with a few birds flying around. The title says this is about grafting—joining plant branches to grow new fruit. The artist used fine lines to show light and shadow, making the scene feel real. This is a wood engraving, so check out how engraving works next.
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