Artwork
Peasant with a Wheelbarrow
Peasant with a Wheelbarrow is a print by the Impressionist artist Jean François Millet. It dates from 1855 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
Peasant with a Wheelbarrow is an etching created by Jean-François Millet in 1855. It is a representative work by the French artist, known for his depictions of rural life and a key figure in the Barbizon school.
Subject & Meaning
The etching depicts a laborer in simple attire pushing a wheelbarrow along a narrow path, surrounded by rough stone walls and trees. The scene reflects Millet's focus on the everyday lives of peasant farmers.
Technique & Style
The image is characterized by quick, sketchy lines and uneven lighting, creating areas of varying darkness. The rough texture of the etching contributes to its sense of immediacy and realism, aligning with the principles of the Realism movement.
Artist & collection
Artist
Jean-François Millet (French pronunciation: ; 4 October 1814 – 20 January 1875) was a French painter and one of the founders of the Barbizon school in rural France.
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