Woodcutter Trimming Faggots 1853 - 1854

"Woodcutter Trimming Faggots" is a charcoal drawing by Jean-François Millet, a French artist known for his depictions of rural life. Created between 1853 and 1854, the drawing captures a solitary woodcutter engaged in the laborious task of trimming branches. The charcoal's subtle tones and textured strokes convey a sense of realism and the harshness of the woodcutter's labor. The composition, featuring a single figure in a forest setting, emphasizes the individual's toil and the quiet dignity of his work. This artwork is currently housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.