Millet (1905)

Millet Is A Biography Of The French Painter Jean-FranOis Millet Written By Netta Peacock And Originally Published In 1905. Millet Was A Pivotal Figure In The Realist Movement Of The Mid-19Th Century Known For His Depictions Of Rural Life And Labor. Peacock'S Book Delves Into Millet'S Life Exploring His Upbringing Artistic Development And Personal Relationships. She Also Provides Detailed Analyses Of His Most Famous Works Such As The Gleaners And The Angelus. Throughout The Book Peacock Highlights Millet'S Commitment To Social Justice And His Belief In The Value Of Hard Work And Simplicity. The Biography Is A Comprehensive And Engaging Portrait Of One Of The Most Influential Artists Of The 19Th Century.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.