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Woman Filling a Water Jug (Femme vidant un seau)

Jean-François Millet

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a woman pouring liquid from a large wooden container into a clay jug. She is dressed in historical working attire, including a head covering and an apron. The setting is outdoors, near a rustic stone structure with a thatched or shingled roof. The background includes foliage and a fenced area.

Artwork Details

Date
1860s
Medium
woodcut on laid paper
Dimensions
2782 × 4000 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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