Title: Woman Gathering Grapes
Artist: M.H. Weid

Medium: Oil on unstretched canvas
Dimensions: 68 x 31 in. (with border 70 x 34 in.)

Condition Report: The canvas is in good condition, with fabric edges bound for presentation. Minor age-related wear visible.

Provenance: Private collection.

Description:
This striking figurative oil painting, titled Woman Gathering Grapes, captures a classical scene of a woman in traditional garb, collecting grapes from a lush vineyard. The artist, M.H. Weid, has rendered the woman in flowing attire, embodying the grace and poise of classical subjects from ancient mythologies or historical depictions. The woman's posture, with a gentle yet focused expression, evokes themes of nature, harvest, and timeless beauty.

The painting showcases Weid's skillful use of light and shadow, bringing depth to the figure and emphasizing the vibrant greens and purples of the grapes, while creating a contrast between the soft, flowing folds of the woman's clothing and the tactile richness of the natural world around her.

Signed in the lower right, the work is presented on unstretched canvas, bound with fabric edges, adding an organic and raw feel to the piece. The slightly larger border dimensions provide a sense of space around the central figure, enhancing the visual impact of the work.

This painting evokes a sense of timelessness, embodying both the physical act of gathering and the deeper metaphor of connection with nature, tradition, and renewal.

Notes: Signed lower right by the artist, M.H. Weid. The painting is unframed and currently mounted on unstretched canvas.