Grape Harvest
1863
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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François-Nicolas Chifflart
François-Nicolas Chifflart (1860–1870) was an artist.
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ink
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Grape Harvest is a 1863 ink by François-Nicolas Chifflart, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This etching shows a group of people working in a vineyard. Two strong men in the center stand tall, one holding a tool, while others around them bend over or sit, harvesting grapes. The scene feels busy but orderly, with vines and plants filling the background. The artist uses shading to show muscles and effort, making the figures look powerful. The lines are precise, creating a sense of movement and energy. Next, check out the technique: etching to see how artists like this one create depth with ink and metal plates.
François-Nicolas Chifflart (1860–1870) was an artist.
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