The Tired Gleaner

Jules Breton painted ‘The Tired Gleaner’ in 1880. It’s an oil on fabric. The scene shows a weary worker in a rural setting. Cleveland Museum of Art.

The painting measures 44 by 31 inches. The gleaner appears alone, suggesting isolation or endurance. It captures a moment of rest during labor.

Breton was influenced by the French countryside. He often depicted rural life with a sense of realism and empathy. His works convey the hardships and beauty of agricultural labor.

Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland, Ohio, https://clevelandart.org/art/1915.721