Millet Collection

The Angelus, 1857-1859, (1912). Artist: Jean Francois Millet
The Angelus, 1857-1859, (1912). A colour print from Famous Paintings, with an introduction by Gilbert Chesterton, Cassell and Company, (London, New York, Toronto, 1912)

Between Two Fires, c1892, (1938). Artist: Francis Davis Millet
Between Two Fires, c1892. Painting held at the Tate Britain, London. From World-Famous Paintings edited by J. Greig Pirie [W. & G. Foyle, Ltd, London, 1938.]

The Angelus, 1857-1859. Artist: Jean Francois Millet
The Angelus, 1857-1859. A man and woman working in a potato field pause for prayer when they hear the bell rung in the church in the right background

The Angelus (c1857-1859). At the sound of the Angelus bell from the church in the distance, peasants pause in their work to say an evening prayer. Jean Francois Millet (1817-1875) Musee d Orsay, Paris

Millet Gleaners
Glaneurs gleaning the corn field after the crop has been stored

MILLET, Jean Franzois (1814-1875)
MILLET, Jean Franois (1814-1875). The Angelus (L Ang lus). Realism. Oil on canvas

Jean-Francois Millet (1814-1875). The Gleaners (1856). Orsay
Jean-Francois Millet (1814-1875). French painter, one of the founders of the Barbizon School. The Gleaners (1856). Orsay Museum. Paris. France

Two Mashona tribeswomen pounding maize and millet, Zimbabwe, Africa, 1936. Artist: Wide World Photos
Two Mashona tribeswomen pounding maize and millet, Zimbabwe, Africa, 1936. From Peoples of the World in Pictures, edited by Harold Wheeler, published by Odhams Press Ltd (London, 1936)

MILLET: RECLINING NUDE. Oil by Jean Francois Millet

The Gleaners, Blockley, Gloucestershire
A family group collecting left over corn at Blockley. The title might be a reflection of the painting by Jean-Francois Millet noted for depicting peasant workers in a sympathetic way Date: 1905

The Maternal Precaution. Found in the Collection of Musee du Louvre, Paris

Millet field near Condom, Gascony, Midi-Pyrenees, France, Europe

Sorghum grass, great millet or milo, Sorghum bicolor
Sorghum grass, great millet, durra, jowari or milo, Sorghum bicolor, Sorghum saccharatum, Sorgho a sucre. Handcoloured steel engraving by Oudet after a botanical illustration by Edouard Maubert

A Cosey Corner, 1884. Creator: Francis Davis Millet
A Cosey Corner, 1884

Moses with the Ten Commandments, 1841. Found in the Collection of Musee d Art Thomas Henry, Cherbourg

The Gleaners, 1857, (1911). Artist: Jean Francois Millet
The Gleaners, 1857. Painting held at the Musee d Orsay, Paris. From A History of Painting Volume VIII by Haldane MacFall [T. C. and E. C. Jack, Lodon & Edinburgh, 1911.]

Millet field, Nicaragua, Central America

Brooms made with millet by Nuno Moutinho. Portugal

Jean-Francois Millet, French artist
Jean-Francois Millet (1814-1875), French artist, one of the founders of the Barbizon school. Date: circa 1860s

RMS Titanic - letter from passenger Francis D Millet
RMS Titanic - First Class passenger and victim Francis Davis Millet (1848-1912), American artist and writer, handwritten over four sides, dated 7 February on letterhead Rue de l'Orient

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Landscape near the Escarpment of the Semien Mountains, Ethiopia Date: 07/01/2009

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Landscape near the Escarpment of the Semien Mountains, Ethiopia Date: 07/01/2009

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Panorama Landscape between Gonder and Lake Tana, Ethiopia Date: 07/01/2009

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Landscape between Gonder and Lake Tana, Ethiopia Date: 07/01/2009

Jean-Francois Millet, from Living Biographies of Great Painters
3960947 Jean-Francois Millet, from Living Biographies of Great Painters by Ross, Gordon (1872-1946); (add.info.: Jean-Francois Millet, 1814-1875)

Portraits of Great Painters: Millet (litho)
5990238 Portraits of Great Painters: Millet (litho) by Ross, Gordon (1872-1946); Private Collection; (add.info.: Millet. Illustration for Living Biographies of Great Painters by Henry Thomas)

Portiere, United States, 1901. Creator: Louis J. Millet
Portiere, United States, 1901. Hanging curtain for a door or doorway, designed by George Washington Maher, possibly produced by Louis J. Millet

Fireplace Surround, 1901. Creator: Louis J. Millet
Fireplace Surround, 1901. Art Nouveau thistle design in mosaic tiles. Designed by George Washington Maher

Return from the Fields, (oil on canvas)
989555 Return from the Fields, (oil on canvas) by Millet, Jean-Francois (1814-75); 81.3x100.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Return from the Fields. Jean-Francois Millet (1814-1875)

The Wanderers, (oil on canvas)
989225 The Wanderers, (oil on canvas) by Millet, Jean-Francois (1814-75); 40.6x32.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Wanderers. Jean-Francois Millet (1814-1875). Oil on canvas

The Sleeping Reapers; Les Moissonneurs Endormis, c. 1847-48 (oil on canvas)
827089 The Sleeping Reapers; Les Moissonneurs Endormis, c.1847-48 (oil on canvas) by Millet, Jean-Francois (1814-75); 45.7x38.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Seihos Masterworks: Ferret And Millet (colour woodblock print)
425506 SeihA'As Masterworks: Ferret And Millet (colour woodblock print) by Takeuchi Seiho (1864-1942); 38.1x48.9 cm; Arthur M. Sackler Gallery, Smithsonian Institution, USA; Arthur M

Maude Millet, a Reminiscence of Liberty Hall Date: 1890s

After the Festival, 1888 (oil on canvas)
985379 After the Festival, 1888 (oil on canvas) by Millet, Francis Davis (1846-1912); 51.3x40.9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: After the Festival. Francis Davis Millet (1846-1912)

Peasant Leaning on a Pitchfork, (black crayon on paper)
651522 Peasant Leaning on a Pitchfork, (black crayon on paper) by Millet, Jean-Francois (1814-75); 24.7x37.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Peasant Leaning on a Pitchfork)

Italian millet, Setaria italica, and rice, Oryza sativa. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicers Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt, 1557

Millet, Panicum miliaceum, and great millet, Sorghum bicolor. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicers Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt, 1557

Foxtail millet or Italian millet, Setaria italica, Panicum germanicum, Moha de Hongrie. Handcoloured steel engraving by Debray after a botanical illustration by Edouard Maubert from Pierre Oscar

Corn and millet
Corn or maize, Zea mays 1, and millet, Panicum miliaceum 2. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Friedrich Johann Bertuchs Bilderbuch fur Kinder (Picture Book for Children), Weimar, 1795

Millet (engraving)
2806839 Millet (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Millet. Illustration for An Illustrated Vocabulary For The Use Of The Deaf And Dumb (SPCK)

Curtis British Entomology Plate 710
Coleoptera: Attelabus curculionoides = Attelabus nitens [Plant: Milium effusum (Wood Millet)] Date: 1824-39

The three principal kinds of African millet (engraving)
3655671 The three principal kinds of African millet (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The three principal kinds of African millet, Panicum; Sorghum)

Before the Meal; Avant le Repas (oil on canvas)
1197458 Before the Meal; Avant le Repas (oil on canvas) by Millet, Francois (1851-1917); 50x65.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Millet, Francois (1851-1917)); Photo eChristies Images; French

Barley, millet and sago (colour litho)
3648609 Barley, millet and sago (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Barley, millet and sago)

Woman Pouring Water into Milk Cans (also known as Woman at the Well), c
989408 Woman Pouring Water into Milk Cans (also known as Woman at the Well), c.1854-1857 (black crayon heightened with white on gray-beige paper) by Millet

Monsieur Ouitre, (oil on canvas)
658525 Monsieur Ouitre, (oil on canvas) by Millet, Jean-Francois (1814-75); 99.7x81.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Monsieur Ouitre. Jean-Francois Millet (1814-1875). Oil on canvas

Native Girls pounding Millet on board a Missionary Vessel (coloured engraving)
5218938 Native Girls pounding Millet on board a Missionary Vessel (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

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"Millet: A Master of Realism and Humanity" Jean Francois Millet, a renowned French artist from the 19th century, left an indelible mark on the art world with his captivating works. His iconic painting "The Angelus" (1857-1859) depicts two peasants pausing their work in a field to pray at the sound of the distant church bell. This masterpiece showcases Millet's ability to capture everyday life and evoke profound emotions. Another notable piece by Francis Davis Millet is "Between Two Fires" (c1892), which was completed in 1938. This artwork portrays a scene filled with tension and uncertainty, reflecting the turmoil of its time. The contrast between light and shadow adds depth to this thought-provoking composition. Millet's most famous painting, "The Gleaners, " created in 1856, continues to resonate with audiences today. It portrays three women stooping over harvested fields, diligently collecting leftover grains. Through this powerful image, Millet sheds light on the plight of rural laborers while emphasizing their resilience and dignity. In addition to his well-known paintings, it also explored other mediums such as drawing and oil painting. One example is his drawing titled "The Lovers" (1848-1850), showcasing his talent for capturing intimate moments with delicate lines. Beyond Europe's borders lies another representation – not as an artistic subject but as a staple food source for communities around the world. In Zimbabwe during 1936, two Mashona tribeswomen were captured pounding maize and millet in an evocative photograph that highlights both cultural traditions and daily survival. Millet's legacy extends beyond individual artworks; it encompasses his commitment to portraying humanity's struggles and triumphs through artistry that resonates across generations. Whether depicting religious devotion or agricultural laborers' hardships, he captures moments that transcend time – inviting viewers into worlds both familiar and foreign.