The Gleaners
1856
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1856
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This sketch shows three women bent over in a field, gathering leftover stalks of wheat. Their clothes are loose and dark, blending into the earthy tones around them. In the background, a few cows graze while a distant line of trees marks the horizon. The women’s posture suggests hard work, their hands moving quickly. The lines are rough and scratchy, like the field itself. If you like this kind of scene, look up Realism next.
