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Calling the Cows Home, c. 1872 (oil on wood)
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Calling the Cows Home, c. 1872 (oil on wood)
3469014 Calling the Cows Home, c.1872 (oil on wood) by Millet, Jean-Francois (1814-75); 94.6x64.8 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; French, out of copyright
Media ID 18261445
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Barbizon Blowing Cowherd Herding Horn Labor Labouring Realism Realist Subsistence Laboring
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Calling the Cows Home, c. 1872 - A Glimpse into Rural Life
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. This print captures Jean-Francois Millet's masterpiece, "Calling the Cows Home" painted in 1872. The oil on wood painting, measuring 94.6x64.8 cm, is housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. Millet, a renowned French realist painter from the Barbizon School, skillfully portrays a scene of labor and daily life in rural France during the late 19th century. In this artwork, we witness a hardworking peasant man blowing his horn to call back his cattle at sunset. The realism depicted here transports us to an era when subsistence farming was prevalent and herding cows was an essential part of everyday existence. The artist's attention to detail beautifully captures the idyllic countryside setting with its lush fields and serene atmosphere. Through this painting, Millet pays homage to those who labored tirelessly on their land to sustain themselves and their families. It serves as a poignant reminder of the importance of agriculture in society's foundation. As we gaze upon this remarkable piece of artistry by Jean-Francois Millet, we are transported back in time to witness firsthand the dedication and resilience that characterized rural life during that period.
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