Laborers in the Vineyard

The image depicts a traditional woodcut featuring a group of people engaged in agricultural activities. The intricate black-and-white design showcases figures harvesting, planting, and tending to crops and foliage. Birds are also included, enhancing the sense of harmony with nature. The upper section is adorned with a vine laden with grapes.

The image depicts a traditional woodcut featuring a group of people engaged in agricultural activities. The intricate black-and-white design showcases figures harvesting, planting, and tending to crops and foliage. Birds are also included, enhancing the sense of harmony with nature. The upper section is adorned with a vine laden with grapes.

Name/Title

Laborers in the Vineyard

Entry/Object ID

2014.13.7

Description

Various views of vineyard workers planting, tending and harvesting grapes. Matthew 20:1-4, 8-16

Type of Print

Stencil Print

Artwork Details

Medium

stencil print on Washi paper

Category

Animals, Biblical, Biblical People, Japanese, Vault, Design/Pattern/Shape
People, Ethnic

Made/Created

Artist

Sadao Watanabe

Date made

1958

Dimensions

Dimension Description

image size

Height

30-3/4 in

Width

42-1/4 in

Dimension Description

frame size

Height

32 in

Width

37 in

Exhibitions

Loan - Watanabe @ Acton Institute, Grand Rapids, MI: November 16, 2015 - January 25, 2016
Loan - Watanabe @ Woodlawn CRC Ministry Center, Grand Rapids, MI: May 31 - September 15, 2017
Watanabe - Center Art Gallery: December 4, 2024 - February 1, 2025