“The Harvester” is an artwork by William-Adolphe Bouguereau, created in 1868. Executed using oil on canvas, this piece belongs to the Academicism art movement and falls under the genre painting category.
The artwork depicts a young woman standing in a harvest field, leaning on a large water jug with an air of contemplative relaxation. Her attire, which includes a red headscarf, a white blouse with billowing sleeves, and a dark skirt, suggests she is engaged in rural labor. The background showcases other figures engaged in activity within the expansive field that stretches towards distant mountains and a serene body of water. Bouguereau’s technique highlights his commitment to realism and attention to detail, capturing the subtle play of light and shadow on the woman’s form and the textures of her clothing and surroundings.
