Francisque Millet Collection

Francisque Millet, Flemish-French painter
5893405 Francisque Millet, Flemish-French painter.; (add.info.: Portrait of Francisque Millet, Flemish-French landscape painter of the Baroque era, died 1679. Francisque Mile)

Pastorale avec un jeune pâtre et une femme avec un enfant dans les bras, between 1662 and 1679
Pastorale avec un jeune patre et une femme avec un enfant dans les bras, between 1662 and 1679. Landscape with young herdsman and a woman carrying a child

L'Hôtel Royal des Invalides, vu de la Grenouillère, between 1701 and 1725. Creator: Francisque Millet
L'Hotel Royal des Invalides, vu de la Grenouillere, between 1701 and 1725

The Observatory, seen from Butte aux Cailles, c1710. Creator: Francisque Millet
The Observatory, seen from Butte aux Cailles, c1710

Regulus Returning to Carthage, 1700. Creator: Francisque Millet
Regulus Returning to Carthage, 1700

Study of a Head seen from Below, third quarter 1600s. Creator: Francisque Millet (French
Study of a Head seen from Below, third quarter 1600s

Faggot Gatherer, third quarter 1600s. Creator: Francisque Millet (French, 1642-1679)
Faggot Gatherer, third quarter 1600s

Faggot Gatherer (recto) Study of a Head seen from Below (verso), third quarter 1600s

Faggot Gatherer recto Study Head verso third quarter 1600s
Faggot Gatherer (recto) Study of a Head seen from Below (verso), third quarter 1600s. Attributed to Francisque Millet (French, 1642-1679)

Study Head third quarter 1600s Attributed Francisque Millet
Study of a Head seen from Below, third quarter 1600s. Attributed to Francisque Millet (French, 1642-1679). Brush and gray and red wash; sheet: 11.6 x 14 cm (4 9/16 x 5 1/2 in.)

Faggot Gatherer third quarter 1600s Attributed
Faggot Gatherer, third quarter 1600s. Attributed to Francisque Millet (French, 1642-1679). Pen and brown ink and brush and gray and brown wash; sheet: 11.6 x 14 cm (4 9/16 x 5 1/2 in.)

Mercury Battus Oil canvas 47 x 70 119. 4 177. 8 cm
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Francisque Millet was a French painter known for his realistic and emotional portrayals of rural life in the 19th century. His works often depicted peasants working in the fields, capturing their hardships and struggles with great sensitivity. Millet's paintings were praised for their raw honesty and powerful storytelling, making him one of the leading figures of the Barbizon school. Born in Gruchy, France in 1814, Millet grew up surrounded by the natural beauty of the countryside which would later inspire much of his work. He studied at the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris before returning to his roots to paint scenes of everyday life in rural France. Millet's most famous painting is "The Gleaners," which shows three women stooping down to collect leftover grain from a harvested field. The painting sparked controversy at its debut for its depiction of poverty and hard labor, but it also garnered praise for its realism and social commentary. Despite facing criticism during his lifetime, Francsique Millet's legacy has endured through generations as an influential artist who captured the essence of peasant life with unparalleled depth and emotion. His work continues to be celebrated today for its timeless portrayal of human struggle and resilience.