Cranberry Pickers

1890

Gustave Mercier

Associated Names
Gustave Mercier

Artist, American, 1852 - 1898

The image shows a field scene with workers in an agricultural setting. The landscape is viewed from a slightly elevated angle, showing the workers and land. The field is populated with women performing various tasks with baskets and bags. The style is similar to a monochromatic etching with fine lines and a blended texture. The color scheme consists primarily of sepia tones, creating a warm and vintage look. The sky has a light texture with brushstrokes, indicating a serene day with birds flying.

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Inscriptions

"Copyright 1890 by C. Klackner, N.Y." upper left; "181/8552" in blue stamp and graphite, lower left; "4" in graphite, upper left
Signed: "Harry Roseland" in graphite, lower left; "G. Mercier" in graphite, lower right; in plate lower right: "HARRY ROSELAND '88"

Wikidata ID

Q76441359

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