The Seamstress

Millet, Daubigny and Barbizon, c. 1855

The image shows a person sewing. They are sitting on a chair, facing slightly to the right. Their head is bowed down as they focus on sewing fabric. Their features are not clearly visible, and they wear a cap and long-sleeved clothing. The person holds a needle and thread. The setting includes a textured wall, a window, and draped fabric. The floor texture is visible and the scene is rendered in monochromatic style with a focus on shading.
Artist
Millet, Daubigny and Barbizon
Date
c. 1855
Type
Print
Medium
etching on laid paper
Dimensions
7 × 4 15/16 in. (17.78 × 12.54 cm)
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The image shows a person sewing. They are sitting on a chair, facing slightly to the right. Their head is bowed down as they focus on sewing fabric. Their features are not clearly visible, and they wear a cap and long-sleeved clothing. The person holds a needle and thread. The setting includes a textured wall, a window, and draped fabric. The floor texture is visible and the scene is rendered in monochromatic style with a focus on shading.

Millet, Daubigny and Barbizon