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Churning Butter, 1866-68 (pencil & pastel on paper)
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Churning Butter, 1866-68 (pencil & pastel on paper)
XIR155306 Churning Butter, 1866-68 (pencil & pastel on paper) by Millet, Jean-Francois (1814-75); 122x85.5 cm; Musee d Orsay, Paris, France; French, out of copyright
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Apron Baratte Churns Domestic Interior Genre Manual Labour Milk Milkmaid Scarf Social Realist Stirring Yard Churner Maid
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This print titled "Churning Butter" takes us back to the late 19th century, offering a glimpse into the daily life of rural France. Created by renowned artist Jean-Francois Millet between 1866 and 1868, this pencil and pastel masterpiece measures an impressive 122x85.5 cm and is now housed in the Musee d'Orsay in Paris. The scene depicts a domestic interior where a young milkmaid diligently tends to her task of churning butter. With her apron tied securely around her waist and a headdress adorned with a scarf, she embodies the essence of manual labor and hard work. A cat curiously observes from nearby as if mesmerized by the rhythmic stirring motion. Millet's social realist approach shines through in this genre painting, capturing not only the physical act of churning but also conveying deeper themes of labor, class distinctions, and everyday life for working women during that era. As we admire this artwork from Fine Art Finder, we are transported to another time when manual labor was essential for survival. The image serves as a reminder of our connection to history and how even seemingly mundane tasks can hold great significance within society.
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