Summer c. 1800

"Summer," an oval-shaped print by J. Culbert (c. 1800), depicts a pastoral scene. A group of figures are seen dancing and celebrating in a lush landscape. The artwork, housed at the Minneapolis Institute of Art, is rendered in a delicate, hand-colored style, characteristic of early 19th-century printmaking. The scene's peaceful mood and attention to detail reflect the prevailing artistic trends of Romanticism and the celebration of nature.