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Falling Leaves
Falling Leaves is a pastel drawing by the Impressionist artist Jean François Millet. It dates from 1866 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
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- Inscribed:lower right in crayon: J.F. Millet
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Overview
Falling Leaves is a drawing created by Jean-François Millet around 1866. It is executed in pastel and conté crayon on wove paper.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a solitary figure observing a flock of sheep grazing on a hillside beneath bare trees, with a body of water and distant hills in the background. The desolate landscape suggests a rural scene, reflecting Millet's interest in peasant life and the natural world.
Technique & Style
Millet employed soft, blended colors and avoided sharp lines, achieving a nuanced texture through the combination of pastel and conté crayon. The medium's inherent characteristics contribute to the work's contrasting rough and smooth qualities.
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Artist
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.
