The Repper (Le Faucheur / La Moissonneuse)
Fine art print reproduction on paper • After Jules Breton (French, 1827–1906)
Style & Movement
Realism / Naturalism
Medium & Technique
Offset lithographic print or giclee reproduction after an original oil painting
Creation Period
Late 20th to early 21st century (reproduction of a 19th-century original)
Dimensions & Format
Medium-large format vertical rectangle, approximately 24 x 30 inches (including margins)
Subject Description
A young peasant woman standing in a harvested field at dusk, holding a sickle in her right hand. She gazes upward towards a setting sun that glows a deep red on the horizon. Haystacks and flat rural landscape complete the atmospheric composition.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Good. The print appears well-preserved inside modern protective packaging, matted and wrapped in clear plastic.
Estimated Market Value
$50 - $150
Auction Estimate
$30 - $80
Provenance History
Acquired as a commercial fine art reproduction print, recently custom matted and packaged for framing or storage.
Art Historical Significance
Jules Breton was a leading French Realist painter known for his idealized, poetic depictions of rural peasant life and agricultural laborers, highly popular in the late 19th century.
Notable Features
Housed in a protective wood-strip frame setup with white archival matting, ready for final framing.
Condition Issues
None immediately apparent under plastic wrapping, though potential minor edge wear or handling creases could exist beneath the matting.
Conservation Recommendations
Store in a dry, climate-controlled environment away from direct UV sunlight to prevent fading. Frame with UV-protective glass or acrylic.