Pastoral Scenes
The Sower
Jean-François Millet
A powerful depiction of labor and nature, featuring a dynamic figure striding through an atmospheric, earthy landscape.
Man with a Hoe
Jean-François Millet
1860 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A poignant and monumental depiction of rural labor by Barbizon school master Jean-François Millet.
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Where it works
A substantial, grounding work with softened warm notes — brings a composed sense of weight.
- Often works in
- Study · Library · Living Room
- Placement
- Strongest on wider walls where it can anchor the room
- Walls
- Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
- Color notes
- Soft gray, Rich brown, Charcoal black
About the piece
Painted between 1860 and 1862, Jean-François Millet's 'Man with a Hoe' is a cornerstone of 19th-century Realism. The work portrays a weary laborer in a rugged landscape, rendered with a rich, earthy palette and a solemnity that dignifies the physical toil of the peasant class. This masterpiece from the Getty collection exemplifies Millet's commitment to capturing the humanity of rural life.
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