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Girl carrying Water, c.1855-1860. Creator: Jean Francois Millet
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Girl carrying Water, c.1855-1860. Creator: Jean Francois Millet
Girl carrying Water, c.1855-1860
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Art Movement Barbizon Barbizon School Bhishti Bhisti Bucket Chore Chores Daily Life Domestic Headscarf Household Jean Francois Millet Jf Millet Millet Jean Francois Sadness Teenage Teenager Teenagers Teens Unhappy Water Carrier Head Dress Impressionist
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Girl Carrying Water" is a captivating oil on canvas painting by the renowned French artist Jean Francois Millet, created between 1855 and 1860. This masterpiece is a testament to the Barbizon School of painting, a movement that focused on depicting rural life in France. The painting portrays a young girl in a full-length portrait, dressed in traditional rural attire, carrying a large bucket of water on her head. Her head is adorned with a simple headdress, and her expression conveys a sense of sadness and the weight of the daily chores that come with being a water carrier. The painting's muted color palette and the girl's melancholic expression are reminiscent of the Impressionist and Regionalist art movements. Millet's use of naturalistic lighting and attention to detail in capturing the textures of the girl's clothing and the water in the bucket add depth and authenticity to the scene. The painting is a poignant representation of the daily life of rural teenagers during the nineteenth century. The girl's occupation as a water carrier was a common one in the rural areas of France and the Netherlands, where access to clean water was essential for survival. Millet's "Girl Carrying Water" is a poignant reminder of the hardships and simple joys of rural life during this time. This painting is now part of the permanent collection of the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, Netherlands, and is a beloved piece of European heritage art. Millet's "Girl Carrying Water" continues to inspire artists and art lovers alike with its beautiful composition, intricate details, and poignant depiction of daily life.
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