Artwork
Fresh Gathered Peas, Young Hastings
Fresh Gathered Peas, Young Hastings is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Giovanni Vendramini. It dates from 1795 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Fresh Gathered Peas, Young Hastings is a color stipple engraving created by Giovanni Vendramini in 1795.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a lively street scene with four people and a dog, centered around a woman holding a basket of peas. The characters' 18th-century attire and actions suggest a market or sales scene, with the peas potentially being the focal point.
Technique & Style
The work is a stipple engraving, a technique that involves creating images using small dots. The use of color adds depth and vibrancy to the scene, capturing the textures and tones of the characters' clothing and surroundings.
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