Harvest 1872

Léon Augustin Lhermitte's "Harvest" is an etching depicting a group of French peasants engaged in the act of harvesting grain in the late 19th century. This is a small, detailed black and white etching of a scene in a field, likely in the countryside of France. The figures, depicted in a realistic style, are shown in a moment of labor, emphasizing the everyday life of working-class individuals. The image is a powerful example of realism, capturing the arduous realities of farm work. "Harvest" is a piece that is part of a larger body of work by Lhermitte which is known for its focus on the lives of the rural working class.