Publisher's Synopsis
Millet (1905) is a biographical account of the life and work of the French painter Jean-Francois Millet, written by Netta Peacock. The book explores Millet's early life and upbringing in rural France, his artistic education and training, and his rise to fame as one of the leading figures of the Barbizon school of landscape painting. Peacock delves into Millet's artistic philosophy and his use of light, color, and composition to convey the beauty and simplicity of rural life. The book also examines Millet's personal life, including his marriage to Catherine Lemaire and his struggles with poverty and illness. Throughout the book, Peacock provides rich descriptions of Millet's paintings and their historical and cultural significance. Millet (1905) is a comprehensive and engaging portrait of one of the most influential painters 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.
