The Grain Sifters, also known as Les Cribleuses de Blé, is a painting by Gustave Courbet created in 1854. It exemplifies the principles of the Realism art movement by portraying the laborious work of rural women in the process of sifting grain. The painting depicts three women engrossed in their task, diligently sifting through the harvested wheat. Courbet's attention to detail and focus on the ordinary aspects of everyday life highlight the realities of manual labor and the socioeconomic conditions of the working class. The Grain Sifters captures the essence of Realism by presenting an unromanticized view of rural labor and emphasizing the dignity of the workers.