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Peasant Spreading Manure

$425.00

Size Small (23 x 19) Medium (30 x 24) Large (40 x 31) Estate (52 x 40)

Frame Gold Silver Dark Bronze

Giclee print on archival quality Fredrix canvas
Stretched on sustainably sourced Appalachian Poplar hardwood
Hand embellished with clear gesso to add depth and dimensionality to this premium reproduction print.
Luxuriously framed in premium, imported resin frames available in three finishes
Kraft paper dust cover is included at no additional charge
Wire hanger and hanging hardware are included at no additional charge so you can hang your new Canvas Classics right away
Always Made in the USA, in our own studio in North Florida

At Canvas Classics all of our artwork is made to order and to your specifications. Please allow our artisans and framers 2-3 business days to produce and ship. We will email you with tracking information at time of shipping.

Peasant Spreading Manure – Jean-François Millet, c. 1854-1855

Framed Canvas Reproduction

Witness the unvarnished reality and profound integrity of rural labor in Peasant Spreading Manure, a powerful and direct work by Jean-François Millet. Painted between 1854 and 1855, this masterpiece unflinchingly captures a crucial, yet often overlooked, aspect of agricultural life, embodying Millet's commitment to truth in art.

This compelling Jean-François Millet canvas print transports you to a humble field, where a solitary peasant farmer is engaged in the essential, arduous task of fertilizing the land. Millet, a pivotal figure in the Realism art movement and a core member of the Barbizon School, depicts this rural scene with a raw honesty that elevates the mundane into the monumental. The figure's stoic posture and dedicated effort underscore the vital, cyclical nature of farm work and the deep connection between the laborer and the earth. "Peasant Spreading Manure" is celebrated for its courage in portraying the dignity of labor without romanticization, offering a powerful testament to the fundamental basis of life in the French countryside.

This museum-quality framed canvas reproduction faithfully preserves the original's gritty texture, muted, earthy tones, and compelling narrative, ensuring an authentic and thought-provoking presence in your home. Ready to hang, it's an ideal piece for farmhouse decor, traditional spaces, or any interior seeking to celebrate human endurance, the cyclical patterns of nature, and the unadorned beauty of historical agricultural life. Bring the profound honesty and powerful realism of this 19th-century French art masterpiece into your space.

Art Movement: Realism, Barbizon School

Canvas Classics uses premium materials at every step of production so that your artwork will last a lifetime with appropriate care.

Archival quality Fredrix canvas, sustainably sourced Appalachian poplar stretcher frames, and premium, imported resin moulding set us apart from other reproduction artwork.

Care for your artwork by dusting with a dry cloth. If need be, use a cloth dampened with water for more serious spills. Do NOT use any type of cleaning agent on the frame or print.

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