Sheaves of Wheat (2) c. 18th century

Editor: This is "Sheaves of Wheat (2)" by Ferdinand Kobell. It's an etching, and while there isn't a specific date listed, Kobell lived in the 18th century. It feels like a celebration of the harvest. What strikes you most when you look at this print? Curator: Oh, it whispers of rural life, doesn't it? It's more than just wheat; it's about the hat, the scythe, almost like a portrait of summer's end. I see it as a gentle reminder of nature's rhythm, a time when the fields offer up their bounty, and a peaceful pause settles over the land. Editor: I hadn't thought of it as a portrait, but I like that. It definitely makes me see the composition differently. Curator: Precisely! Sometimes, art hides its face in the mundane, inviting us to look a little longer. It's all about what you bring to it and what it stirs in you. Editor: I'll definitely keep that in mind moving forward. Thanks!