Artwork

Shepherdess Sitting at the Edge of the Forest

Shepherdess Sitting at the Edge of the Forest, by Jean François Millet, oil, 1848
Shepherdess Sitting at the Edge of the Forest, by Jean François Millet, oil, 1848

Shepherdess Sitting at the Edge of the Forest is an oil painting by the Realist artist Jean François Millet. It dates from 1848 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Jean François Millet

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Who painted Shepherdess Sitting at the Edge of the Forest?

Shepherdess Sitting at the Edge of the Forest was painted by Jean François Millet in 1848.

Where can I see Shepherdess Sitting at the Edge of the Forest?

Shepherdess Sitting at the Edge of the Forest is held by Museum of Fine Arts Boston.

What movement is Shepherdess Sitting at the Edge of the Forest?

Shepherdess Sitting at the Edge of the Forest is associated with Realism.

Can I buy a print of Shepherdess Sitting at the Edge of the Forest?

Museum-quality prints of Shepherdess Sitting at the Edge of the Forest are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.