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A black-and-white drawing of three figures gathering wheat after a harvest

Jean-François Millet. The Gleaners. c. 1855. Black conté crayon with traces of red chalk on paper. Sheet: 200 × 291mm. (7 7/8 × 11 7/16 in.). Baltimore Museum of Art, The George A. Lucas Collection, purchased with funds from the State of Maryland, Laurence and Stella Bendann Fund, and contributions from individuals, foundations, and corporations throughout the Baltimore community, BMA 1996.48.18686

A black-and-white drawing of three figures gathering wheat after a harvest

The Gleaners

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Art Object Info

Jean-François Millet
French (1814-1875)

Medium:
Black conté crayon with traces of red chalk on paper
Size:
Width: 11 7/16"
Height: 7 7/8"
Date:
c. 1855
Baltimore Museum of Art: The George A. Lucas Collection, purchased with funds from the State of Maryland, Laurence and Stella Bendann Fund, and contributions from individuals, foundations, and corporations throughout the Baltimore community BMA 1996.48.18686

The Gleaners

Jean-François Millet
French (1814-1875)
Date:
c. 1855
Medium:
Black conté crayon with traces of red chalk on paper
Size:
Width: 11 7/16"
Height: 7 7/8"
Baltimore Museum of Art: The George A. Lucas Collection, purchased with funds from the State of Maryland, Laurence and Stella Bendann Fund, and contributions from individuals, foundations, and corporations throughout the Baltimore community BMA 1996.48.18686