Cottages

1870-1871

Jean-François Millet, usually known for his gritty paintings of peasants working the fields, offers a quieter moment here with a row of thatched cottages. Created around 1870 during the chaos of the Franco-Prussian War, this sketch reflects his retreat to the village of Barbizon for safety. The loose, energetic lines capture the rustic charm of the French countryside, signed simply with his initials 'J.F.M' in the corner.

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