Introduction
"The Spinner. Millet" is presented by collector Wu Zhixiong, showcasing rural life in the 1880s through the medium of oil painting. This work captures the hard work of women against a natural backdrop with its delicate brushwork and warm tones. Its background is closely related to the Impressionist movement, where artists rebelled against the traditional academic system, leading to a more liberated mode of expression and providing new perspectives on direct observation of the outside world. This piece not only reflects the societal attention to laborers of that time but also serves as a profound embodiment of nature and the human condition.