Woman Carrying Sheaf 1848 - 1858

Charles Jacque, a prominent French artist, created "Woman Carrying Sheaf" between 1848 and 1858. This etching showcases Jacque's talent for capturing rural scenes and the lives of ordinary people. The composition features a woman, her figure emphasized by the flowing lines of her dress and the sheaf she carries, in a field with a farm building in the background. Jacque's use of light and shadow creates a sense of depth and atmosphere, emphasizing the quiet dignity of the woman's labor. The artwork, now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection, offers a glimpse into the lives of rural workers in 19th-century France.