"The Sower" is a wood engraving by American artist Winslow Homer that depicts a rural laborer engaged in the fundamental agricultural act of planting seeds. Created during Homer's period of interest in American rural life, the work demonstrates his skilled use of the wood engraving medium to capture the figure's muscular form and dynamic motion through bold lines and strong contrasts. The composition reflects Homer's characteristic attention to the dignity of working people and the timeless relationship between humans and the land.