Woman Churning Butter 1855 - 1856

"Woman Churning Butter" is a lithograph created by Jean-François Millet in 1855-1856. This artwork depicts a peasant woman churning butter in a rustic setting. The figure is rendered with a sense of realism and simplicity, capturing the daily toil of rural life. Millet's depiction of labor, particularly that of the working class, was characteristic of his artistic style, known as Realism. This print is a poignant example of the artist's focus on the everyday lives of ordinary people.