Le vin. The wine
Three jovial men celebrate the 'divine juice of the grape' in this lively 19th-century print by Edmé Jean Pigal. Framed by a lush arch of grapevines heavy with fruit, the central figure raises a glass of red wine in a hearty toast, his mouth open as if singing a drinking song. Behind him, a companion pours more wine from a dark bottle, while a third man looks on, ready to join the festivities. The text below, printed in both French and English, hails 'glorious Wine,' suggesting this cheerful scene was meant to accompany a popular song or celebrate the universal joy of a good drink.
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- lithograph
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