1855
unspecified
From the collection of Brooklyn Museum
Dominant colour
Woman Carding Wool (La Cardeuse) is a 1855 unspecified by Jean François Millet, a Realism work, held at Brooklyn Museum.
This painting depicts a woman sitting in a chair, engaged in the task of carding wool. She is dressed in a long-sleeved dress and an apron, with a head covering and shoes. The woman's hands are actively working the wool, which is placed on her lap. The background of the painting is dark, which helps to highlight the subject. The woman's posture and facial expression convey a sense of concentration and dedication to her work. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of quiet industry and diligence. The artist's use of chiaroscuro in this painting creates a striking contrast between light and dark, drawing the viewer's attention to the woman and her work.
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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