Peasant Woman Churning Milk c. 1896

"Peasant Woman Churning Milk" is an etching by the French Impressionist artist Camille Pissarro, created in 1896. This artwork portrays a woman in a simple peasant dress, diligently churning butter in a large churn, highlighting the daily life of rural workers. Pissarro's signature style is evident in the simplified form of the figure and the use of black ink, creating a sense of movement and depth. This etching, housed at the Art Institute of Chicago, is a testament to Pissarro's fascination with the lives of ordinary people and their labor.