The Sower
- Artist
- Jean-Francois Millet
- Style
- Realism
- Genre
- Sketch and study
- Location
- National Gallery of Art
"The Sower" is an influential oil painting by French artist Jean-François Millet created in 1850, exemplifying Realism by depicting a humble farmer sowing seeds across a vast landscape. Millet’s work often focused on rural life, emphasizing the dignity of labor. The painting likely originated from a Sketch and study phase using Paper and Chalk to plan composition and details. Since 1917, the work has been housed in the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston.
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