The Gleaners

Millet, Daubigny and Barbizon, 1855

The image shows three figures working in a field. They are dressed in long garments and head coverings, gathering bundles of crops. In the background are haystacks, a wagon, and a horizon blending into a lightly detailed sky with wispy clouds. The artwork is done using fine lines and cross-hatching to create shading and texture. The color palette is monochromatic, consisting of various shades of a single, soft hue.
Artist
Millet, Daubigny and Barbizon
Date
1855
Type
Print
Medium
etching on laid paper
Dimensions
18.9 × 25.3 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The image shows three figures working in a field. They are dressed in long garments and head coverings, gathering bundles of crops. In the background are haystacks, a wagon, and a horizon blending into a lightly detailed sky with wispy clouds. The artwork is done using fine lines and cross-hatching to create shading and texture. The color palette is monochromatic, consisting of various shades of a single, soft hue.

Millet, Daubigny and Barbizon