the official Millet workshop website

www.atelier-millet.fr

Intro

    Bonjour! My name is Jean-Francois Millet. I am a painter, known for my landscapes and portraits of the French peasantry. I am best known for my works “Des glaneuses” and “L’ Angelus”. I paint people as they are; a pastel of a French peasant is just as awe inspiring as a classic romantic masterpiece. Because of this Bohemian view, I’m not allowed to exhibit my work in the Salon. The Americans on the other hand, seem to have a greater appreciation for my work, perhaps because they can comprehend the elegant simplicity of nature better than my French comrades.