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Sketches, Fragment: Head of a Woman Wearing a Kerchief, after 1863. Creator: Jean Francois Millet
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Sketches, Fragment: Head of a Woman Wearing a Kerchief, after 1863. Creator: Jean Francois Millet
Sketches, Fragment: Head of a Woman Wearing a Kerchief, after 1863
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This black and white woodcut, titled "Sketches, Fragment: Head of a Woman Wearing a Kerchief," after 1863, is a masterpiece by the renowned French artist Jean Francois Millet. The image depicts a young woman, likely an agricultural worker, with her head tilted slightly to the side and her gaze fixed on an unseen horizon. She wears a simple kerchief, which adds a touch of elegance to her rustic attire. The woodcut is a fragment from a partially printed block on tan wove paper, with a separate matting and original backing. Millet's artistic brilliance is on full display in this intricately detailed and evocative sketch. Millet was a leading figure of the Barbizon School, an artistic movement that emerged in France during the 19th century. This school of painting and drawing was characterized by its focus on rural life and the natural world. Millet's works often depicted the daily lives of farmers, farmhands, and peasants, offering a glimpse into the hardworking and often challenging existence of rural communities. This woodcut is a testament to Millet's ability to capture the essence of his subjects with remarkable precision and sensitivity. The woman's expression conveys a sense of quiet determination and resilience, reflecting the strength and perseverance of the agricultural workers of the time. The use of black and white adds depth and contrast, further emphasizing the textures and contours of the woman's face and the intricate patterns of her kerchief. The Art Institute of Chicago is fortunate to have this rare and valuable woodcut in its collection, adding to its rich heritage of art and cultural history. This image is a reminder of the beauty and complexity of rural life, and the enduring legacy of Jean Francois Millet as a master of 19th-century art.
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