Peasant Woman, Carrying a Sheaf of Grain

"Peasant Woman, Carrying a Sheaf of Grain" exemplifies Realism through its honest depiction of rural life. The artist likely began with a sketch and study using chalk to capture quick, expressive lines before transferring the composition to paper. The painting portrays a humble peasant woman burdened with a sheaf of grain, emphasizing everyday labor. Its straightforward style and focus on ordinary subjects reflect the movement's aim to depict reality without idealization, capturing the toil and dignity of rural existence.