Millet Collection (page 6)

Element earth as a child with bowl of fruit and vegetables for cornfield in oval, Cornelis van Dalen II, Nicolaes Visscher I, 1648-1664

Coastal landscape with a windmill, Pieter Nolpe, Claes Jansz. Visscher (II), 1623 - 1653

Animals, plants and fruits around a snail, print maker: Jacob Hoefnagel, Joris Hoefnagel, Christoph Weigel possibly, 1592 and/or 1693 - 1726

Landscape with corn harvest: august, Jan van de Velde (II), 1608 - 1618

During the siege of La Rochelle the widow of Prosui is brought a sack of grain, 1628, Jan Luyken, Pieter van der Aa (I), 1698

Shepherdess, Millet, Jean Francois, 1814-1875, Shepherds, Women, 1900

Shepherdess and Her Flock; Jean-Francois Millet, French, 1814 - 1875; 1862 - 1863; Black chalk and pastel; 36.4 x 47.5 cm (14 5/16 x 18 11/16 in.)

Man with a Hoe; Jean-Francois Millet, French, 1814 - 1875; about 1860 - 1862; Black chalk and white chalk heightening on buff paper; 28.1 x 34.9 cm (11 1/16 x 13 3/4 in.)

[Aime] Millet; Nadar [Gaspard Felix Tournachon], French, 1820 - 1910; 1855 - 1859; Salted paper print; Image: 22.5 x 15.7 cm (8 7/8 x 6 3/16 in.)

[Jean-Francois] Millet; Nadar [Gaspard Felix Tournachon], French, 1820 - 1910; 1856 - 1858; Salted paper print; Image: 26.3 x 19.7 cm (10 3/8 x 7 3/4 in.)

Le chat or The Cat at the Window
" Le chat" or The Cat at the Window; Jean-Francois Millet, French, 1814 - 1875; about 1857 - 1858; Charcoal, black and white chalk with touches of pastel; 49.8 x 39.4 cm

Millet grains on a wooden scoop made of coconut wood

Picture No. 10761149
Zambia - Tonga woman carries a basket with millet to her village at the Lake Kariba Date:

(1732-1799). First President of the United States. Washington sitting for a miniature portrait by Anne Flore Millet
GEORGE WASHINGTON (1732-1799). First President of the United States. Washington sitting for a miniature portrait by Anne Flore Millet, marquise de Brehan, the sister-in-law of the French ambassador

The Gleaners, 1857: Jean Francois Millet (1814-1875) Frnech painter

Jean-Francois Millet, The Gleaners (1857)

Sorghum (Sorghum sp. ) crop, growing in field, Pouzay, Indre-et-Loire, Central France, September
Sorghum (Sorghum sp.) crop, growing in field, Pouzay, Indre-et-Loire, Central France, September

Sorghum (Sorghum vulgare) crop, ripe seedheads in field, Gundelpet, Karnataka, India, September

Beaters walking through Millet game crop and cover to flush Pheasants towards the guns

Millet used as a gamebird cover and food

Piles of cereal grains, corn, millet, cane sugar, rice, oats, barley, rye, wheat

Millet porridge, nuts and apple slices in a bowl

Cassavas, yams, peanuts, rice and millet grains

Selection of bird seeds

Sack of millet grains

Assorted cereal grains C014 / 1505
Assorted cereal grains

Millet seeds C014 / 1125
Millet seeds. The millets are a group of small-seeded grasses (family Poaceae), widely grown around the world as cereal crops or grains for both human food and fodder

Assorted grains and flour C015 / 8085
Assorted grains and flour. These are, from left to right: barley, millet, rye, oat, corn (maize), buckwheat, and wheat

Assorted cereal grains C014 / 1504
Assorted cereal grains

Caribbean millet brew, 16th century
Caribbean millet brew. 16th-century artwork of Caribbean women spitting saliva into tubs of millet and roots to aid fermentation. The form of millet is called auaty, and the brew is called cahouin

Eleusine coracana, finger millet
Illustration from the Botany Library Plate Collection held at the Natural History Museum, London

Mixed seed for bird feeding. Sunflower, millet, peanuts, safflower, dried fruit combination is an excellent bird food
JZ-3867 Mixed seed for bird feeding. Sunflower, millet, peanuts, safflower, dried fruit combination is an excellent bird food for attracting a wide variety of birds

Mixed seed for bird feeding. This blend is a good basic bird mix that has sunfloweer, white millet
JZ-3866 Mixed seed for bird feeding. This blend is a good basic bird mix that has sunfloweer, white millet, cracked corn and safflower seed. Note this is USA / North American bird feed

American frontiersman and soldier. After making a relief expedition to the besieged Fort Henry
SAMUEL McCOLLOCH (1752-1782). American frontiersman and soldier. After making a relief expedition to the besieged Fort Henry, Virginia (present-day Wheeling, West Virginia)

MOTORCYCLE, 1895. Automobile bicycle designed by Millet. Line engraving, 1895

MOTORCYCLE, 1895. Detail of a mechanism to Millets motorcycle. Line engraving, 1895

FRANCISQUE MILLET (c1642-1679). N

BETWEEN TWO FIRES, c1892. Line engraving after the painting, c1892, by Francis Davis Millet

A woman from Cameroon
People of the Cerere tribe in Senegal preparing a drink by fermenting grain (millet). Date: circa 1910s

Millet Photo
JEAN-FRANCOIS MILLET French artist in 1858 Date: 1814 - 1875

J-B Rousseau (Millet)
JEAN-BAPTISTE ROUSSEAU French writer Date: 1670 - 1741

Row of grains and seeds. From left: brown rice, barley couscous (a food made from barley), buckwheat seeds, millet and oat flakes

View of hulled millet (Panicum miliaceum) grains
Millet. View of hulled grains of millet (Panicum miliaceum). Millet is grown throughout North Africa, southern Europe and Asia, as well as in the USA

Organic dry foods. These are: left, buckwheat seeds, top, brown rice and right, millet. Millet and rice are true cereal grains while buckwheat seeds are the fruits of a herbaceous plant

Packets of seeds and grains. From front: buckwheat seeds, millet grains, brown rice and barley couscous (a food made from barley)

Muesli. This breakfast cereal is a mixture of raw cereal flakes, such as oats, wheat and millet, and dried fruit and chopped nuts. It is a good source of vitamins B1 & B2 and dietary fibre

Desert locust and millet plant
African desert locust (Schistotecera gregaria) on Proso millet (Panicum miliaceum), artwork. The desert locust is a significant agricultural pest in Africa, the Middle East and Asia

Tourville (Millet)
ANNE HILARION DE COTENTIN, comte de TOURVILLE French admiral and marshal

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"Millet: A Master of Realism and Humanity" Jean Francois Millet, a renowned French artist from the 19th century, left an indelible mark on the art world with his captivating works. His iconic painting "The Angelus" (1857-1859) depicts two peasants pausing their work in a field to pray at the sound of the distant church bell. This masterpiece showcases Millet's ability to capture everyday life and evoke profound emotions. Another notable piece by Francis Davis Millet is "Between Two Fires" (c1892), which was completed in 1938. This artwork portrays a scene filled with tension and uncertainty, reflecting the turmoil of its time. The contrast between light and shadow adds depth to this thought-provoking composition. Millet's most famous painting, "The Gleaners, " created in 1856, continues to resonate with audiences today. It portrays three women stooping over harvested fields, diligently collecting leftover grains. Through this powerful image, Millet sheds light on the plight of rural laborers while emphasizing their resilience and dignity. In addition to his well-known paintings, it also explored other mediums such as drawing and oil painting. One example is his drawing titled "The Lovers" (1848-1850), showcasing his talent for capturing intimate moments with delicate lines. Beyond Europe's borders lies another representation – not as an artistic subject but as a staple food source for communities around the world. In Zimbabwe during 1936, two Mashona tribeswomen were captured pounding maize and millet in an evocative photograph that highlights both cultural traditions and daily survival. Millet's legacy extends beyond individual artworks; it encompasses his commitment to portraying humanity's struggles and triumphs through artistry that resonates across generations. Whether depicting religious devotion or agricultural laborers' hardships, he captures moments that transcend time – inviting viewers into worlds both familiar and foreign.