Rare panel from the decor Les Mois (The Months), depicting the 12 months of the year. October represents a man harvesting grapes.
By Joseph Dufour, 1808. Designed by Alexandre-Evariste Fragonard (1780-1850).
Wood-block printed in early limited edition on small joined-papers (“papiers raboutés”).
Panel mounted on linen canvas and stretcher. In excellent condition, never hung.
Provenance: Collection of Françoise and Jacques Subes
Château des Évêques, Saint Pandelon, France
