Woman Carding Wool

Jean-François Millet

Cleveland Museum of Art

The image depicts a woman carding wool by artist Jean-François Millet. The woman sits on a chair or bench facing right, wearing a long dress and a head covering. The woman's body faces left and she looks down at her hands. Her right arm rests on her lap while her left arm holds a tool. The woman's left hand holds a rectangular object, possibly a piece of wool. The woman's right hand appears to be carding or combing something. The background includes a dark wall with a wheel. The dark background is mottled with various textures. There is a basket on the floor to the left of the woman. The floor is visible at the bottom. The overall image is rendered in dark tones with a lighter border around the edge. The image appears to be a print or engraving.