Artwork
Autumn: The Chestnut Gatherers
Autumn: The Chestnut Gatherers is an oil painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Georges Lacombe. It dates from 1898 and is held in the collection of the Norton Simon Museum.
About this work
Overview
Autumn: The Chestnut Gatherers is an oil painting created by Georges Lacombe in 1898, currently held at the Norton Simon Museum.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts three women gathering chestnuts in a forest, dressed in long skirts and blouses, conveying a sense of peace and serenity through their everyday activity.
Technique & Style
The work is characterized by warm colors that evoke the atmosphere of autumn, emphasizing the natural world and the beauty of ordinary life.
Artist & collection
