Young Woman in the Vaudois after the Grape Harvest 1821

Wolfgang Adam Töpffer's "Young Woman in the Vaudois after the Grape Harvest" is a watercolor depicting a young woman in traditional dress seated on a rock with a basket full of grapes on her back. The woman gazes off to the right, possibly reflecting on the day's work in the vineyard. The landscape is a rural setting, with a rocky outcrop and plants, and the artist's delicate brushstrokes create a sense of naturalism and beauty. This piece is a charming example of Töpffer's work, which often featured scenes of everyday life in Switzerland. The watercolor was created in 1821 and is now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection in New York City.