Return from the Vintage 1808

Bartolomeo Pinelli's 1808 watercolor "Return from the Vintage" depicts a group of lively figures celebrating the grape harvest in a rural Italian setting. The scene, filled with a mix of men and women in traditional dress, captures the joy and camaraderie of the event. Pinelli's meticulous brushwork, evident in the details of clothing and landscape, contributes to the realism and charm of this charming scene. The artwork, now housed at the Cooper Hewitt (Smithsonian Design) Museum, is a testament to Pinelli's talent for capturing the spirit of everyday life in 19th-century Italy.