Pickling 1900

"Pickling" is a 1900 engraving by Timothy Cole (1852-1931) depicting a woman in a dim interior, likely a kitchen, preparing food. Cole, known for his meticulous detail and mastery of the engraving process, captures the scene with remarkable precision. The image, housed in the Minneapolis Institute of Art, showcases the artist's ability to transform a simple subject into a compelling visual narrative, emphasizing the intimate details of everyday life. Cole's signature and the inscription "Bail. Pickling - Musee of Petit Palais Paris France" add valuable context, suggesting the artwork is a copy of a painting from the Petit Palais Museum in Paris, France.