What you are looking at
Three peasant women bend in a field after the harvest, picking up the stray stalks of wheat left behind, while huge stacks of grain stand far behind them.
Why it is famous
Gleaning was the right of the poorest villagers. When Millet showed it at the Salon of 1857, some critics saw it as a dangerous political statement about poverty.
How big is The Gleaners?
The Gleaners measures 83.5 × 110 cm (32.9 × 43.3 in), without its frame. Its surface is about 2 times the area of the Mona Lisa.
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Where to see it
It is at the Musée d'Orsay, along with Millet's The Angelus.
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Frequently asked questions
Who painted The Gleaners?
Jean-François Millet painted The Gleaners in 1857.
Where is The Gleaners?
The Gleaners is in the Musée d'Orsay, Paris, France.
How big is The Gleaners?
83.5 × 110 cm (32.9 × 43.3 in). Its surface is about 2 times the area of the Mona Lisa.
What is The Gleaners made with?
Oil on canvas.
Sources: Wikidata Q1368055; Wikipedia, "The Gleaners". Checked October 17, 2026. How we check.