Roadworkers at Lunch 1845 - 1857
jeanfrancoismillet
themetropolitanmuseumofart
drawing, print
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pencil drawn
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tree
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drawing
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amateur sketch
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toned paper
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light pencil work
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pencil sketch
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charcoal drawing
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pencil drawing
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pen-ink sketch
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france
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men
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watercolour illustration
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watercolor
"Roadworkers at Lunch" is a charcoal drawing by Jean-François Millet, created between 1845 and 1857. The artwork depicts three figures, likely roadworkers, taking a break from their labor. Two figures recline on the ground while one sits hunched over. The composition is characterized by a sense of realism and simplicity, highlighting the mundane aspects of daily life. This piece showcases Millet's early style, emphasizing the lives of ordinary people and their connection to nature. The drawing is currently housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.
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