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Jean Francois Millet and His Paintings

Posted on February 27, 2013 by artisoo

A lot of painters were respected until they had died, such as Vincent  Van Gogh. Jean-Francois Millet was lucky enough to be valued before he died. Jean-Francois Millet who was born in 1814 and died in1875, was a French painter, … Continue reading →

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Oil Painting Reveal Farmer's Life--The Man With The Hoe

Posted on January 29, 2013 by artisoo

The Man With The Hoe was completed by Jean Francois Millet in 1862. This painting strongly displayed the pains and hardships of ordinary people. In a barren land, a young farmer was holding a hoe and grasping for breath. From … Continue reading →

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Introduction to The Gleaners

Posted on January 26, 2013 by artisoo

The Gleaners was created in 1857 by the French painter Jean Francois Millet, depicting people picking up surplus grain in the countryside after the autumn harvest. It was a typical representative of realistic art style. The painting is now collected in … Continue reading →

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The Painter Jean Francois Millet in My Eyes

Posted on November 19, 2012 by artisoo

If Delacroix were a romantic hero, then Millet would be in another type although they were probably in an era. He never admitted that others made the use of "hero" to describe himself and he would rather to be a … Continue reading →

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