1850
oil
canvas
From the collection of Walters Art Museum
Breaking Flax is a 1850 oil by Jean François Millet, a Realism work, held at Walters Art Museum.
In this painting, a woman is depicted standing in a dimly lit room, surrounded by piles of flax. She is dressed in a long, dark blue skirt and a white blouse, with a white cap on her head. Her back is turned to the viewer as she bends over a wooden bench, intently focused on her task. The room is sparsely furnished, with only a few tools and bundles of flax scattered about. The woman's posture and facial expression convey a sense of concentration and dedication to her work. The dim lighting and muted colors of the painting create a somber and introspective atmosphere, drawing the viewer's attention to the woman's quiet industry. To learn more about the artist behind this piece, explore the works of Jean François Millet.
Jean-François Millet (French pronunciation: ; 4 October 1814 – 20 January 1875) was a French painter and one of the founders of the Barbizon school in rural France.
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