Artwork

The Diggers (Les becheurs)

The Diggers (Les becheurs), by Jean François Millet, ink, 1855
The Diggers (Les becheurs), by Jean François Millet, ink, 1855

The Diggers (Les becheurs) is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Jean François Millet. It dates from 1855 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Jean François Millet

Artist

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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Who painted The Diggers (Les becheurs)?

The Diggers (Les becheurs) was painted by Jean François Millet in 1855.

Where can I see The Diggers (Les becheurs)?

The Diggers (Les becheurs) is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is The Diggers (Les becheurs)?

The Diggers (Les becheurs) is associated with Romanticism.

Can I buy a print of The Diggers (Les becheurs)?

Museum-quality prints of The Diggers (Les becheurs) are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.