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The Gleaners (Les Glanenses)

Jean-François Millet

National Gallery of Art

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.

Artwork Details

Date
1855
Medium
etching on laid paper
Dimensions
6989 × 5242 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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