This is a drawing of individuals working in a vineyard. The scene captures a vineyard rich with grapevines laden with grape clusters, set against a backdrop of rolling clouds and a solitary tree. Amongst the clusters, an individual in a top hat inspects the grapes. Other figures can be seen carrying baskets for grape harvesting. The drawing uses intricate shading to create depth, with a fluid and dynamic style illustrating the bustling activity of harvesting. The focus on expression potentially indicates a humorous or critical element typical of caricatures. The style resembles that of Honoré Daumier.
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This is a drawing of individuals working in a vineyard. The scene captures a vineyard rich with grapevines laden with grape clusters, set against a backdrop of rolling clouds and a solitary tree. Amongst the clusters, an individual in a top hat inspects the grapes. Other figures can be seen carrying baskets for grape harvesting. The drawing uses intricate shading to create depth, with a fluid and dynamic style illustrating the bustling activity of harvesting. The focus on expression potentially indicates a humorous or critical element typical of caricatures. The style resembles that of Honoré Daumier.

National Gallery of Art · Print

Ah! Saperlotte! ... Le raisin n'est pas bon cette année! ...

Honoré Daumier

Date
1845
Medium
lithograph
Classification
Print
Accession number
2015.143.990
Credit line
Corcoran Collection (Gift of Dr. Armand Hammer, 1983)
Time span
1826 to 1850
Department
CG-E

NGA object ID 196935. Collection metadata is reproduced under CC0. This work is included because its NGA published-image record is marked open access; visitors should recheck the source record before substantial reuse.