Les Glaneuses

Millet, Daubigny et 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.
Artiste
Millet, Daubigny et Barbizon
Datation
1855
Catégorie
Estampe
Technique
Eau-forte sur papier vergé
Dimensions
18,9 × 25,3 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Domaine public, CC0

Description de l’image

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 et Barbizon