Jean François Millet, a French painter and founder of the Barbizon school, is renowned for his Realist depictions of peasant farmers and landscapes. His works, such as Calling the Cows Home and Haystacks: Autumn, showcase his ability to capture the essence of rural life. Millet's oeuvre also includes pastels, drawings, and etchings, demonstrating his versatility as an artist.
Millet's contributions to the Realism movement continue to influence artists and art lovers to this day.