Peasants Going to Work 1863

This etching, "Peasants Going to Work," is a study by Jean-François Millet, a renowned artist of the Barbizon school, for his more famous painting of the same name. The work depicts a single peasant, his face obscured by a large hat, his body wrapped in simple clothes. It highlights Millet's fascination with rural life and the daily struggles of working-class individuals. This intimate sketch, currently housed in the Art Institute of Chicago, provides insight into Millet's artistic process and his keen observation of the human figure.