The Sheepshearers by Jean-François Millet

The Sheepshearers 1857 - 1861

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realism

"The Sheepshearers" is a painting by Jean-François Millet, a renowned artist of the Barbizon school, depicting the laborious task of shearing a sheep. The painting, created between 1857 and 1861, showcases the artist's focus on rural life and the realities of peasant work. The composition features two figures, a man and a woman, meticulously shearing a sheep held over a barrel, emphasizing the physical exertion and skill required. Millet's realistic portrayal of the scene captures the essence of peasant labor and aligns with the Barbizon school's preference for depicting nature and the lives of rural people.

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