The Seamstress 1853

"The Seamstress" is a lithograph by Jean-François Millet, created in 1853. The artwork depicts a woman seated in a simple, sparsely furnished room, hunched over her sewing. The composition is intimate and focused, emphasizing the solitary nature of the woman's task. Millet, known for his depictions of peasant life, captures the quiet dignity and hard work of a rural woman in this poignant image. The use of cross-hatching creates a sense of depth and texture, adding to the realism of the scene. "The Seamstress" is now part of the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York City.