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Return from the Fields, (oil on canvas)
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Return from the Fields, (oil on canvas)
989555 Return from the Fields, (oil on canvas) by Millet, Jean-Francois (1814-75); 81.3x100.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Return from the Fields. Jean-Francois Millet (1814-1875). Oil on canvas. 81.3 x 100.4cm.); Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright
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Accessories Agricultural Occupation Agricultural Worker Barbizon Barbizon School Darkness Exhausted Exhaustion Farm Worker Farmworker Fatigue Four Animals Going Back Hooved Mammal Jean Francois Millet Mid 19th Century Mid Nineteenth Century Millet Naturalism Nocturnal Personal Accessory Realism Realist Return Sleepy Small Group Small Group Of Animals Somnolance Somnolence Tired Tired Out Tiredness Weary 19th Century European Art Accessory Artist French French Art French Artist Natural Space
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Return from the Fields
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by Jean-Francois Millet captures a serene moment in the French countryside during the 19th century. This oil on canvas masterpiece, measuring 81.3x100.4 cm, showcases Millet's exceptional talent for realism and naturalism. In this scene, we see a tired group of farmworkers returning home after a long day of labor. The painting beautifully depicts the exhaustion etched on their faces as they stand amidst four animals - a donkey and three other farm animals. Millet's attention to detail is evident in every brushstroke, as he skillfully portrays the weariness of these hardworking individuals who have dedicated their lives to agricultural work. The artist expertly captures both physical fatigue and emotional somnolence through his careful depiction of posture and facial expressions. The soft evening light adds an ethereal quality to the composition, creating a sense of tranquility that envelops the entire scene. As viewers, we are transported back in time to witness this intimate moment between man and nature. "Return from the Fields" stands as a testament to Millet's mastery of capturing everyday life with honesty and sensitivity. It remains an enduring symbol of rural existence during this period while also serving as an homage to those who tirelessly worked the land. This print from Bridgeman Images allows us to appreciate Millet's artistic brilliance up close, reminding us of our connection to history and our shared human experiences across time.
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