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.

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.

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.