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MILLET, Jean-François
Etching on laid paper. Reference: Delteil 14 ii/ii. Superb impression of Millet's rarest, and arguably best etching. Large margins (tips of two co...
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Jean-François Millet (1814–1875) was a painter and printmaker celebrated for his empathetic depictions of the French countryside. A central figure in the Barbizon School, Millet brought a spiritual intensity to scenes of everyday rural life—infusing his subjects with quiet dignity and capturing not just hardship, but tenderness, endurance, and shared humanity. He also created a small group of etchings and lithographs that distill his painterly sensibility into graphic line and light. His etchings are few, often published in small editions or issued posthumously, increasing their desirability. Millet’s reverence for the peasant class and his commitment to their portrayal in both paint and print helped redefine the boundaries of high art. His work laid a conceptual foundation for the socially engaged art movements of the 20th century.