Oktober 1777

"Oktober" is an etching by Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki, created in 1777. The artwork depicts three men in a room. The men are sitting around a table, drinking wine, and a large ox is hanging from the ceiling. The engraving is part of a series depicting the months of the year. The etching is an example of Chodowiecki's signature style, which is characterized by detailed and expressive lines. "Oktober" is a satirical portrayal of social life in 18th-century Germany. This piece is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.