Who painted In the Auvergne?

In the Auvergne was painted by Jean François Millet in 1868.

Where can I see In the Auvergne?

In the Auvergne is held by Art Institute of Chicago.

What movement is In the Auvergne?

In the Auvergne is associated with Impressionism.

Can I buy a print of In the Auvergne?

Museum-quality prints of In the Auvergne are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

In the Auvergne

Jean François Millet , 1868

In the Auvergne is an oil painting by the Impressionist artist Jean François Millet. It dates from 1868 and is held in the collection of the Art Institute of Chicago.

Accession no.: 81516
Credit line: Potter Palmer Collection

About this work

Overview

In the Auvergne is a painting by Jean-François Millet, created around 1868. It is an oil on canvas work held in the Art Institute of Chicago.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a serene rural scene where people are working in a field. It focuses on everyday life and ordinary people, rather than grand events or figures.

Technique & Style

Millet used simple colors to convey the beauty of mundane tasks. The work is characterized by its straightforward representation of rural life, aligning with the Realism movement.

Context

As a founder of the Barbizon school, Millet was known for his depiction of peasant life, and In the Auvergne reflects this focus.

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Artist & collection

Artist

Jean François Millet

Jean-François Millet (French pronunciation:; 4 October 1814 – 20 January 1875) was a French painter and one of the founders of the Barbizon school in rural France.