Herbst was painted by Heinrich Zille in 1895.

Where can I see Herbst?

Herbst is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Herbst?

Herbst is associated with Impressionism.

Can I buy a print of Herbst?

Museum-quality prints of Herbst are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Herbst

Heinrich Zille , 1895

Herbst is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Heinrich Zille. It dates from 1895 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

Inscription: Inscribed:lower right in plate: 5; lower left in graphite: "Herbst"; lower right in graphite: H Zille; lower right by later hand: Originalradirung von H Zille. Herrn Fritz Orester(?) vereert, mit (not deciphered)

About this work

Overview

Herbst is a print created by Heinrich Zille in 1895 using etching and aquatint techniques on beige paper.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts three figures carrying large bundles of sticks through a rural landscape with a fence and trees in the distance, under a dark and stormy sky. The title, meaning 'autumn' in German, suggests a connection to the harvest season.

Technique & Style

Zille employed a range of lines and shading to achieve textured effects, particularly in the clothing and bundles, characteristic of his work in etching and aquatint.