Ontwerp voor wandschildering in de Beurs van Berlage: druiven plukken 1869 - 1925

Antoon Derkinderen's "Ontwerp voor wandschildering in de Beurs van Berlage: druiven plukken" is a pencil drawing created between 1869 and 1925. The design depicts a man climbing a ladder to pluck grapes from a vine while a woman below holds a basket to receive them. This preliminary sketch for a mural captures the artist's interest in Art Nouveau style, evident in the stylized vine and the use of simple, flowing lines. The drawing highlights the labor involved in grape harvesting, a common motif in art that symbolizes abundance and productivity.