Sheaf-Binder after 1853

"Sheaf-Binder" is a black and white etching created by French artist Jacques-Adrien Lavieille after 1853. The artwork depicts a lone worker binding sheaves of wheat in a field. This drawing is a reproduction of a painting by the famous French Realist painter, Jean-François Millet, known for his depictions of peasant life. Lavieille's etching captures Millet's signature style, using detailed lines to convey the textured surface of the field and the worker's worn clothes. The scene emphasizes the physical labor of rural life, reflecting the themes of realism and social commentary prevalent in 19th-century art.