The New Vintage

The New Vintage, a painting by Adolphe Joseph Thomas Monticelli, dated 1868, is part of the Burrell Collection. 



The artwork depicts a rural scene, possibly in France, showing a dusty, light-brown path winding through a landscape. On the path, several figures, likely women, are walking, some carrying what appears to be bundles or baskets. 



To the left, a simple, light-colored building, possibly a house or cottage, is visible. The landscape is dotted with various trees, some leafy and green, others bare or with sparse foliage. The trees create a sense of depth and shade in the scene. 



The overall style is impressionistic, with visible brushstrokes and a focus on capturing the atmosphere and light rather than precise detail. The colors are muted earth tones, with greens, browns, and yellows dominating. The sky is cloudy, suggesting a somewhat overcast day. The figures are not sharply defined, but rather suggested through color and form.