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Poster Print : A Winnower, 1866-68 (oil on canvas)
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A Winnower, 1866-68 (oil on canvas)
XIR177551 A Winnower, 1866-68 (oil on canvas) by Millet, Jean-Francois (1814-75); 79.5x58.5 cm; Musee d Orsay, Paris, France; French, out of copyright
Media ID 12743980
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Farm Labourer Grain Shaking Sifting Social Realist
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Bring the timeless beauty of art into your home with Media Storehouse's Poster Prints. This exquisite piece, "A Winnower" by Jean-Francois Millet, captures the essence of rural life in the 19th century. Originally painted in oil on canvas in 1866-68, this masterpiece is now housed in the Musee d'Orsay in Paris. Our high-quality poster prints faithfully reproduce the intricate brushstrokes and rich colors of the original artwork, allowing you to enjoy the detail and depth of this iconic painting in your own space. A perfect addition to any room, our poster prints are printed on premium paper using archival inks, ensuring your art lasts for years to come.
A2 Poster (59.4 x 42cm, 23.4" x 16.5" inches) printed on 170gsm Satin Poster Paper. Securely packaged, rolled and inserted into a strong mailing tube and shipped tracked. Poster Prints are of comparable archival quality to our Photographic prints, they are simply printed on thinner Poster Paper. Whilst we only use Photographic Prints in our frames, you can frame Poster Prints if they are carefully supported to prevent sagging over time.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 42cm x 59.4cm (16.5" x 23.4")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This print showcases Jean-Francois Millet's masterpiece, "A Winnower" painted between 1866-68. The oil on canvas artwork, measuring 79.5x58.5 cm, is housed in the prestigious Musee d Orsay in Paris, France. The painting depicts a male farm laborer engaged in the arduous task of winnowing grain. With his muscular frame and weathered face, he embodies the resilience and hard work of the working class during this era. Standing before a large basket filled with harvested crops, he vigorously shakes and sifts the grains to separate them from their husks. Millet's social realist style shines through as he captures not only the physicality of manual labor but also its symbolic significance within society. This piece serves as a poignant reminder of the often overlooked contributions made by those who toil tirelessly behind-the-scenes to sustain our communities. The monochromatic tones add depth and texture to this evocative scene while emphasizing its timeless quality. As we gaze upon this print, we are transported back to a bygone era where agricultural work was at the heart of daily life. With its powerful imagery and historical context, "A Winnower" continues to resonate with viewers today. It serves as both an artistic triumph for Millet and a testament to humanity's enduring spirit in overcoming adversity through hard work and determination.
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