The Gleaner 1875

"The Gleaner," painted by Jules Breton in 1875, depicts a young woman walking through a field, carrying a bundle of wheat on her shoulder. The scene is bathed in the soft light of dusk, and the woman's silhouette is cast against a fiery sunset. The painting is a classic example of Breton's Realist style, which often focused on the lives of rural French peasants. "The Gleaner" is a poignant portrayal of the hard work and resilience of rural women, and it has become one of Breton's most famous works.