Artwork
Gathering Berries
Gathering Berries is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Lagarde. It dates from 1874 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Gathering Berries is a wood engraving created by Lagarde in 1874. The print depicts a scene of four people gathering berries in a field.
Subject & Meaning
The scene shows figures in old-fashioned clothing, with a ship and rocky hill in the background. The figures are engaged in everyday activity, suggesting a nostalgic or idyllic tone.
Technique & Style
The engraving features fine lines and shading, used to convey texture and light. The style is characteristic of wood engravings from the period, with attention to detail in the rendering of clothing and plants.
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