Peasant Sewing a Sheepskin by Timothy Cole

Peasant Sewing a Sheepskin 1911

print, wood-engraving

pencil drawn

photo of handprinted image

light pencil work

ink paper printed

print

pencil sketch

charcoal drawing

personal sketchbook

pencil drawing

united-states

pencil work

tonal art

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This 1911 engraving by Timothy Cole is a reproduction of Jean-François Millet’s painting “Peasant Sewing a Sheepskin” (1853). Cole was known for his meticulous engravings, and this piece captures the quiet intimacy of Millet's original work. The composition depicts a woman hunched over her sewing, illuminated by a single candle, highlighting the simple, yet powerful, realism of rural life. The engraving is a testament to Cole's skill and the lasting impact of Millet’s poignant depiction of peasant life.