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Photographic Print : Jean-Francois Millet (1814-1875). The Gleaners (1856). Orsay
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Jean-Francois Millet (1814-1875). The Gleaners (1856). Orsay
Jean-Francois Millet (1814-1875). French painter, one of the founders of the Barbizon School. The Gleaners (1856). Orsay Museum. Paris. France
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1856 Agricultural Agriculture Barbizon Bend Crouching Economy Farmer Farmhand Farmland Farmworker Gleaner Gleaners Gleaning Harvest Labour Labouring Lower Millet Naturalism Orsay Peasant Peasants Realism Realist Scraps Summertime
10"x8" Photo Print
Experience the timeless beauty of Jean-Francois Millet's iconic painting, "The Gleaners (1856)" from our Media Storehouse range of Photographic Prints. This exquisite image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases Millet's masterful use of light and shadow in this iconic work of French art. As one of the founders of the Barbizon School, Millet's innovative approach to landscape painting is on full display in this evocative scene of gleaners in a French field. Bring the rich history and culture of European art into your home or office with this stunning photographic print.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 25.4cm x 18.2cm (10" x 7.2")
Estimated Product Size is 25.4cm x 20.3cm (10" x 8")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This 19th century oil painting, titled "The Gleaners" by Jean-Francois Millet, showcases the quiet and profound beauty of rural life during the harvest season in France. Painted in 1856, this masterpiece is a testament to Millet's dedication to the Barbizon School, a group of artists who sought to capture the authenticity and naturalism of rural life. The scene presents three gleaners, peasant women, bent down and crouching in the farmland, gathering the last remnants of the harvest. Clad in traditional garments, their weathered faces reflect the hardships and toil of their labor. The economy of the time relied heavily on the agricultural sector, and the image of these humble women gleaning the fields underscores the importance of their role in the community. Millet's use of naturalistic and realistic techniques brings the scene to life, immersing the viewer in the rustic atmosphere of the countryside. The warm summer hues and the gentle light filtering through the trees create a sense of tranquility and harmony. The painting's composition, with the women arranged in a diagonal line, leads the viewer's gaze through the landscape, inviting them to explore the intricacies of the scene. "The Gleaners" is a poignant representation of the class divide and the laboring society of the time. Millet's portrayal of these women, often overlooked and undervalued, highlights their resilience and the essential role they played in the agricultural economy. This iconic painting is now a cherished piece of France's artistic heritage, on display at the Orsay Museum in Paris, inviting visitors to reflect on the past and the enduring beauty of rural life.
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