1641
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Autumn is a 1641 ink by Wenceslaus Hollar, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This etching shows a person in a dark, hooded cloak holding a basket of autumn fruit—grapes, apples, and pears. Their face is serious, with short hair and a high collar. The background is plain, but the lines around the figure are sharp and detailed, especially the folds in the fabric. The text below calls it *Autumn* and hints at the season’s mix of joy and sadness. The artist used a technique that lets ink create fine, precise lines—no brushes here. Next, look up etching to see how artists like this made prints with acid and needles.
Wenceslaus Hollar (Czech: Václav Hollar (Czech pronunciation: ), German: Wenzel Hollar; 23 July 1607 – 25 March 1677) was a Czech engraver, etcher and painter.
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