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The Seamstress (La Couseuse)

Jean-François Millet

National Gallery of Art

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.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1855
Medium
etching on laid paper
Dimensions
2091 × 2991 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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