Gleaning Collection

Millet Gleaners
Glaneurs gleaning the corn field after the crop has been stored

Jean-Francois Millet (1814-1875). The Gleaners (1856). Orsay
Jean-Francois Millet (1814-1875). French painter, one of the founders of the Barbizon School. The Gleaners (1856). Orsay Museum. Paris. France

The Gleaners by Jean-Francois Millet, peasant women gleaning farmers field
Vintage engraving of The Gleaners after an oil painting by Jean-Francois Millet. Three peasant women gleaning (collecting leftover crops from farmers fields)

Gleaners at Chambaudoin, 1857 (oil on canvas)
XIR231251 Gleaners at Chambaudoin, 1857 (oil on canvas) by Hedouin, Pierre Edmond Alexandre (1820-89); Musee Municipal, Villefranche-sur-Saone

Bali seashell gleaner, Kuta
Bali seashell gleaner. Silhouette of woman with head scarf bending over to gather shells in the shallow seawater near Kuta Date: 1989

Beachcomber, Marloes
A beachcomber with his pet Jack Russell dog on the beach at Marloes, Pembrokeshire, South Wales. He carries an old plastic stool and a boat fender he has found on the beach

The Gleaner, 1877 (oil on canvas)
XIR155369 The Gleaner, 1877 (oil on canvas) by Breton, Jules (1827-1906); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Arras, France; French, out of copyright

Ruth Gleaning
At Bethlehem, the widowed Ruth goes gleaning in a newly- reaped field where she catches the attention of Boaz, who eventually marries her : her great-grandson will be David

"Ruth", by A. Johnston, from the exhibition of the British Institution, 1864. Creator: W Thomas
"Ruth", by A. Johnston, from the exhibition of the British Institution, 1864. Engraving of a painting. 'The colouring of this picture is extremely vivid and effective; moreover

Harvest Operations - Gleaning, 1858. Creator: Unknown
Harvest Operations - Gleaning, 1858. One of our Artists, fresh from the cornfields, has forwarded to us the accompanying Illustrations of gathering in the harvest

L'arc-en-ciel à Courrières, 1855. Creator: Jules Breton
L'arc-en-ciel a Courrieres, 1855. Rainbow at Courrieres. In the foreground, three peasant women are gleaning in a field

The Gleaners, 1855–56. Creator: Jean Francois Millet
The Gleaners, 1855-56

The Gleaners, 1855–56. Creator: Jean Francois Millet
The Gleaners, 1855-56

The Gleaners, 1855–56. Creator: Jean Francois Millet
The Gleaners, 1855-56

The Gleaners, 1855–56. Creator: Jean Francois Millet
The Gleaners, 1855-56

The Gleaners, 1855–56. Creator: Jean Francois Millet
The Gleaners, 1855-56

Peasant with a Wheelbarrow, 1855. Creator: Jean Francois Millet
Peasant with a Wheelbarrow, 1855

Then said Boaz to Ruth, go not to glean in another field, 1840. Creator: Henry Bryan Hall I
Then said Boaz to Ruth, go not to glean in another field, 1840. Biblical scene, from Ruth 2: 8: Then said Boaz unto Ruth, Hearest thou not, my daughter

Children Gleaning by a Lake, c. 1900-10 (oil on panel)
5310841 Children Gleaning by a Lake, c.1900-10 (oil on panel) by Seeger, Hermann (1857-1920); 20x27 cm; Private Collection

Our Daily Bread, 1886 (w / c on paper)
3937459 Our Daily Bread, 1886 (w/c on paper) by Zorn, Anders Leonard (1860-1920); 68x102 cm; National Museum, Stockholm, Sweden; Swedish, out of copyright

Ruth in the Field Gleaning (colour litho)
3652603 Ruth in the Field Gleaning (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ruth in the Field Gleaning)

Ruth gleaning in the field of Boaz (chromolitho)
6009854 Ruth gleaning in the field of Boaz (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ruth gleaning in the field of Boaz)

The Gleaner (engraving)
725816 The Gleaner (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Gleaner. Illustration for The Gallery of Engravings (circa 1880). Drawn by F

The Young Gleaners (chromolitho)
2803148 The Young Gleaners (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Young Gleaners)

Ruth the Gleaner (oil on canvas)
AGN284379 Ruth the Gleaner (oil on canvas) by Giaquinto, Corrado (1690-1765); 38.1x48.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: collected grain to support Naomi)

Ruth gleaning in the Field (engraving)
5218415 Ruth gleaning in the Field (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ruth gleaning in the Field)

The Gleaners - Shirley, Hants, (oil on canvas)
658248 The Gleaners - Shirley, Hants, (oil on canvas) by Shayer, William Snr. (1788-1879); 72.4x91.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Gleaners - Shirley, Hants. William Shayer, Snr)

The Little Gleaner (coloured engraving)
5998775 The Little Gleaner (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Little Gleaner)

Poor children gleaning pieces of coal from the banks of the Thames at Limehouse, London (litho)
6014256 Poor children gleaning pieces of coal from the banks of the Thames at Limehouse, London (litho) by Ricketts, Charles (1866-1931); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Gleaner (coloured engraving)
5996224 The Gleaner (coloured engraving) by Dobson, William Charles Thomas (1817-98) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Gleaner)

Ruth Gleaning in the Field of Boaz (engraving)
5200538 Ruth Gleaning in the Field of Boaz (engraving) by Schnorr von Carolsfeld, Julius (1794-1872) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ruth Gleaning in the Field of Boaz)

The Last Gleanings, 1895 (oil on canvas)
HEH416300 The Last Gleanings, 1895 (oil on canvas) by Breton, Jules (1827-1906); 92.7x139.7 cm; Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens, San Marino, CA

Ruth Gleaning, 1881-83 (stained glass)
3475451 Ruth Gleaning, 1881-83 (stained glass) by Holiday, Henry (1839-1927); The Church of St Editha, Tamworth, Staffordshire, UK; (add.info.: James Powell & Sons); eAlastair Carew-Cox; English

Combine harvester at work in a field, Cornwall, with a group of children on the left. Date: 1965

The Gleaners (oil on canvas)
476631 The Gleaners (oil on canvas) by Lhermitte, Leon Augustin (1844-1925); 76.5X96.3 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

Study of five peasant figures working in a field, 1887 (pen and ink over black chalk)
1217677 Study of five peasant figures working in a field, 1887 (pen and ink over black chalk) by Pissarro, Camille (1830-1903); 15.5x19.5 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Sorgheloos ("Carefree") in Poverty, 1510-20 (colorless glass
3525835 Sorgheloos (" Carefree" ) in Poverty, 1510-20 (colorless glass, vitreous paint and silver stain) by Netherlandish School (16th century); 22.5 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art

Ruth Gleaning, Ruth 2, Verse 1-15 (engraving)
3651496 Ruth Gleaning, Ruth 2, Verse 1-15 (engraving) by Stothard, Thomas (1755-1834) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ruth Gleaning, Ruth 2, Verse 1-15)

Ruth gleaning
LLM456501 Ruth gleaning by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ruth gleaning. Illustration from Th Sunday Story Book (Frederick Warne, 1886).); © Look and Learn

Gleaning (engraving)
2773127 Gleaning (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gleaning. Illustration for the Illustrated Times)

The Young Gleaner, (pencil and watercolour)
652042 The Young Gleaner, (pencil and watercolour) by Hunt, William Henry (1790-1864); 27.6x19.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Young Gleaner. William Henry Hunt (1790-1864)

Ruth gleaning, Ruth II, ver 8 (engraving)
6021716 Ruth gleaning, Ruth II, ver 8 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ruth gleaning, Ruth II, ver 8)

Study of a gleaner (crayon on paper)
995867 Study of a gleaner (crayon on paper) by Millet, Jean-Francois (1814-75); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

Ruth (chromolitho)
3621155 Ruth (chromolitho) by Webbe, William James (1831-1904); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ruth. Illustration from unidentified 19th century Bible.); © Look and Learn

Les Glaneuses (colour litho)
3098430 Les Glaneuses (colour litho) by Millet, Jean-Francois (1814-75); Private Collection; (add.info.: Les Glaneuses. Illustration from Le Figaro Illustre, May 1890.); © Look and Learn

Ruth was advised to follow the harvesters of Boaz, from Ruth et Booz
STC172362 Ruth was advised to follow the harvesters of Boaz, from Ruth et Booz, translated by J.C. Mardrus, published 1930 (coloured engraving) by Schmied

Page from Little Marys Primer, 1850 (engraving)
6024834 Page from Little Marys Primer, 1850 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Page from Little Marys Primer (David Bogue, c 1850).); © Look and Learn

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"Gleaning: A Timeless Pursuit of Necessity and Beauty" Gleaning, an age-old practice depicted in various forms of art throughout history, captures the essence of resilience, resourcefulness, and the pursuit of sustenance. From Jean-Francois Millet's iconic painting "The Gleaners" to scenes captured on canvas or lithographs portraying individuals diligently collecting remnants from fields or seashores, it has transcended time and borders. Millet's masterpiece "The Gleaners, " painted in 1856 and housed at Orsay Museum, immortalizes peasant women stooping low amidst golden millet stalks. Their weathered hands meticulously gather what remains after harvest - a testament to their unwavering determination to secure their livelihoods. Similarly, Ruth gleans under Boaz's watchful eye as depicted by Henry Bryan Hall I in his artwork "Then said Boaz to Ruth. " Not limited to agricultural settings alone, gleaning extends its reach even along Bali's sandy shores. The image of a seashell gleaner in Kuta evokes a sense of tranquility as they comb through the sand for hidden treasures left behind by the ocean waves. Likewise, beachcombers at Marloes engage in this timeless activity with joyous anticipation for unique finds that tell stories untold. In Chambaudoin during 1857 or within the brushstrokes of "The Gleaner" created by an unknown artist in 1877 lies evidence that gleaning was not exclusive to one era but rather persisted across generations. These paintings capture moments frozen in time where individuals harnessed nature's offerings with grace and humility. Even children partake in this ancient tradition as seen through delicate strokes on panels depicting them gleefully gathering near lakesides around 1900-10. Their innocence intertwined with purpose reminds us that gleaning is not solely about survival but also about finding beauty amidst the remnants. Through art, gleaning becomes a symbol of resilience and hope.