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Jean-François Millet

1814–1875 · 19th century · France · Realism

The Gleaners — Jean-François Millet
The Gleaners

How to recognize Jean-François Millet

Millet ennobles peasant labour — gleaners, sowers, and shepherds in soft golden field light. Look for heavy, dignified figures, muted earth tones, and a quiet, almost sacred rural mood.

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