L'automne

Joseph de Longueil after Charles Eisen

National Gallery of Art

This print shows an outdoor scene with several people engaged in various activities. In the center is a large wooden bucket or barrel with an open top, and two people stand on ladders looking down into it. Two more people sit on the ground at the base of the barrel, next to tall, leafy vines. On the far right, two people stand facing each other, each with large baskets of grapes on their backs. On the left, a couple in tricorn hats look out at the scene, holding dogs on leashes and a tall gun. The setting features abundant trees and leafy plants. The people all have light skin and are wearing ruffled dresses or long coats. The sky above is detailed with clouds.