Jean-Francois Millet, Peasant and Painter

By Helena De Kay and Alfred Sensier

Book Overview

Jean-Francois Millet, Peasant And Painter is a book that tells the story of the life and work of the famous French painter, Jean-Francois Millet. Millet was born into a peasant family in Normandy in 1814, and his early life was marked by poverty and hard work. Despite this, he showed a talent for drawing and painting from a young age, and eventually managed to secure a place at the prestigious Ecole des Beaux-Arts in Paris.In Paris, Millet was exposed to the work of the Impressionists and other leading artists of the day, and he began to develop his own unique style. He is best known for his paintings of rural life, which often depict peasants engaged in their daily tasks, such as harvesting crops or tending to animals. His work is characterized by its naturalism and its emphasis on the dignity of ordinary people.Throughout his life, Millet remained deeply connected to his rural roots, and he continued to draw inspiration from the landscape and the people of Normandy. He was also a committed socialist and believed that art should serve the interests of the working class.Jean-Francois Millet, Peasant And Painter is a comprehensive biography of this important artist, tracing his life from his humble beginnings to his rise to fame and his enduring legacy. It includes a wealth of illustrations of Millet's most famous works, as well as photographs and other archival material. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of art or the life of one of France's most beloved painters.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1432666622
• ISBN13: 9781432666620
• Release Date: June 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 234 Pages
• Weight: 0.77 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"