Who created "The Reaper (The Harvest Moon)"?

The Reaper (The Harvest Moon) was created by Richard Westall in 1751 to 1775.

When was "The Reaper (The Harvest Moon)" created?

This artwork was created 1751 to 1775.

What medium is "The Reaper (The Harvest Moon)"?

The Reaper (The Harvest Moon) is pen and gray ink with gray wash and watercolor over graphite on wove paper.

Is "The Reaper (The Harvest Moon)" in the public domain?

Yes, The Reaper (The Harvest Moon) is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

The Reaper (The Harvest Moon)

Richard Westall

1751 to 1775

Medium

pen and gray ink with gray wash and watercolor over graphite on wove paper

Dimensions

overall: 10.2 x 8.2 cm (4 x 3 1/4 in.)

Classification

Drawing

Department

CG-E

Museum

National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.

Credit

Gift of William B. O'Neal

Accession Number

1995.52.199

Art Historical Context

Behold *The Reaper (The Harvest Moon)*, a delicate drawing by British artist Richard Westall, between 1751 and 1775. This intimate work, measuring just 10.2 x .2 cm, captures the timeless rhythm of rural life under a glowing harvest moon. Westall, known for his evocative illustrations and history paintings, here evokes the poetry of the English countryside, blending human labor with the grandeur of nature. Executed in pen and gray ink with gray wash and watercolor over graphite wove paper—a smooth, innovative support that emerged in the 18th century—this piece showcases Westall's masterful co...

The Reaper (The Harvest Moon)

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