Bartolomeo Pinelli

Grape Harvesters at Rest - Etching by Bartolomeo Pinelli - 1819

1819

Etching and watercolor on paper. Hand colored. Not signed, as issued. Very good condition.

Il Capraro di Tivoli is a precious hand-colored etching by Bartolomeo Pinelli. The inscriptions appear at the bottom, inside the matrix, and just below the image. On the left, “Pinel...

Ciociare, vicino a Subiaco; passato Tivoli is a precious hand-colored etching by Bartolomeo Pinelli. The inscriptions appear at the bottom of the artwork, inside the matrix, and just...

Ballo di sposi ciociari is a beautiful artwork realized by Bartolomeo Pinelli in 1820. Etching and Watercolor tecnique. In Good condition, worn paper on the marginal line and some l...

A soldier takes his final leave from his family in this poignant scene, set within a rustic farmyard. The piece was acquired as part of a pair; the companion piece depicts the soldie...

French Peasant Family Harvest Scene, Montmorency Countryside Lithograph This charming nineteenth-century lithograph depicts a peaceful rural scene in the countryside of Montmorency, just north of Paris. The print was designed by the French artist **François Grenier de Saint-Martin (1793–1867)**, a painter and lithographer known for his sensitive portrayals of everyday rural life. Works such as this belong to a broader Romantic-era fascination with the simplicity and harmony of the French countryside during the early nineteenth century. The composition presents a small group of peasants engaged in daily agricultural activity. At the center of the scene, a farmer stands on a ladder leaning against a tree, apparently harvesting fruit or tending to the branches. Beneath him sits a young child resting in the shade, creating a calm domestic atmosphere that contrasts with the activity above. Nearby, a woman sits astride a donkey while another figure stands beside the animal, suggesting a pause during a journey or farm work. To the right, another peasant bends toward the ground near a bundle of harvested crops or reeds, reinforcing the agricultural setting of the scene. In the distance, a rustic farmhouse and gently rolling fields define the pastoral environment of the Montmorency region. During the nineteenth century, this area became widely associated with picturesque landscapes and rural traditions, making it a popular subject for artists and writers who sought to depict the rhythms of traditional village life. Grenier de Saint-Martin’s lithographic style is delicate and atmospheric. The soft tonal gradations create depth in the landscape while the finely drawn figures convey natural gestures and everyday interactions. Rather than presenting dramatic action, the artist focuses on the quiet harmony of rural labor and family life. The tree in the center of the composition anchors the scene visually while also symbolizing the agricultural livelihood of the community. Lithography had become one of the most important artistic printmaking techniques in France during the early nineteenth century. It allowed artists to reproduce drawings with remarkable subtlety and was widely used for albums illustrating contemporary life, landscapes, and social scenes. Works such as this appealed to urban audiences fascinated by the idea of the countryside as a place of simplicity and authenticity. Today this print remains an appealing example of Romantic-era genre art, combining careful observation with a warm appreciation for rural traditions. The scene provides a visual glimpse into everyday life in the villages surrounding Paris during the early nineteenth century. This original antique print is offered unframed, allowing the buyer full freedom of framing choice. Condition report: Good condition with light age toning and scattered foxing visible mainly in the margins, typical for lithographs of this age. The image remains clear with soft tonal contrast. Framing tips: This lithograph frames beautifully in a dark walnut or ebonized frame with a generous ivory or warm cream mat. The wide margins allow for a refined museum-style presentation that highlights the delicate tonal range of the print. Technique: Lithograph Maker: François Grenier de Saint-Martin, France, 19th century Keywords: antique lithograph, French rural scene, Montmorency countryside print, Grenier de Saint Martin lithograph, French peasant life, pastoral landscape print, nineteenth century France artwork, rural genre scene, French village life, romantic era countryside art, agricultural scene print, peasants with donkey print...

Fine soft ground etching printed in a orange / red ink on laid paper. A French etching in the manner of Boucher. A shepherd and shepherdess rest by water among sheep, goats a donkey ...

A delicate and finely detailed watercolour showing a group of women with spindles and cotton. Their children play around them as they work. The feeling of happiness in their work shi...