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Winter: The Faggot Gatherers, 1868-75 (oil on canvas)
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Winter: The Faggot Gatherers, 1868-75 (oil on canvas)
NGW185756 Winter: The Faggot Gatherers, 1868-75 (oil on canvas) by Millet, Jean-Francois (1814-75); 82x100 cm; National Museum Wales; National Museums & Galleries of Wales
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© National Museums & Galleries of Wales / Bridgeman Images
Branches Bundle Carrying On Back Fuel Gatherer Hiver Jean Francois Millet Realist Timbers Wood Material 19e Siecle 19th Century Fagot Labourer Timber
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Winter - The Faggot Gatherers
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is a captivating oil painting by Jean-Francois Millet, created between 1868 and 1875. This remarkable piece of art, measuring 82x100 cm, is housed in the National Museum Wales and belongs to the collection of the National Museums & Galleries of Wales. Millet's work beautifully captures a scene from rural France during the late nineteenth century. In this realistic portrayal, we witness two female workers laboring in the winter cold. They are depicted carrying bundles of fagots on their backs, composed of branches and wood materials used for fuel. The artist's attention to detail is evident as he skillfully portrays the physical strain on these gatherers' faces and bodies. Their worn-out clothing suggests that they have been working tirelessly throughout the harsh winter days. This painting not only showcases Millet's mastery as an artist but also serves as a poignant commentary on labor and rural life during this era. It highlights the often overlooked contributions made by women in manual labor roles. As viewers, we are transported back in time to witness firsthand the hardships faced by these gatherers. Through his brushstrokes, Millet invites us to reflect upon themes such as hard work, resilience, and societal inequalities prevalent during that period. "Winter: The Faggot Gatherers" stands as a testament to Millet's ability to capture human emotion within everyday scenes while shedding light on important social issues of his time.
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