The Blacksmith and His Bride 1848

"The Blacksmith and His Bride" (1848) by Jean-François Millet depicts a poignant scene of a young couple standing in a dimly lit smithy. The blacksmith stands to the left, holding a hammer while his bride stands beside him, her hand resting on his arm. The drawing’s simple, charcoal-based composition conveys the intimacy of the moment, highlighting the humble yet loving relationship between the two figures. The scene evokes the hard work and simplicity of rural life that was a common theme in Millet's later works.