Ah! Saperlotte! ... Le raisin n'est pas bon cette année! ...

Honoré Daumier

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of individuals working in a vineyard. The scene captures a vineyard rich with grapevines laden with grape clusters, set against a backdrop of rolling clouds and a solitary tree. Amongst the clusters, an individual in a top hat inspects the grapes. Other figures can be seen carrying baskets for grape harvesting. The drawing uses intricate shading to create depth, with a fluid and dynamic style illustrating the bustling activity of harvesting. The focus on expression potentially indicates a humorous or critical element typical of caricatures. The style resembles that of Honoré Daumier.