Millet Collection (#7)

BETWEEN TWO FIRES, c1892. Line engraving after the painting, c1892, by Francis Davis Millet

A woman from Cameroon
People of the Cerere tribe in Senegal preparing a drink by fermenting grain (millet). Date: circa 1910s

Millet Photo
JEAN-FRANCOIS MILLET French artist in 1858 Date: 1814 - 1875

J-B Rousseau (Millet)
JEAN-BAPTISTE ROUSSEAU French writer Date: 1670 - 1741

Row of grains and seeds. From left: brown rice, barley couscous (a food made from barley), buckwheat seeds, millet and oat flakes

View of hulled millet (Panicum miliaceum) grains
Millet. View of hulled grains of millet (Panicum miliaceum). Millet is grown throughout North Africa, southern Europe and Asia, as well as in the USA

Organic dry foods. These are: left, buckwheat seeds, top, brown rice and right, millet. Millet and rice are true cereal grains while buckwheat seeds are the fruits of a herbaceous plant

Packets of seeds and grains. From front: buckwheat seeds, millet grains, brown rice and barley couscous (a food made from barley)

Muesli. This breakfast cereal is a mixture of raw cereal flakes, such as oats, wheat and millet, and dried fruit and chopped nuts. It is a good source of vitamins B1 & B2 and dietary fibre

Desert locust and millet plant
African desert locust (Schistotecera gregaria) on Proso millet (Panicum miliaceum), artwork. The desert locust is a significant agricultural pest in Africa, the Middle East and Asia

Tourville (Millet)
ANNE HILARION DE COTENTIN, comte de TOURVILLE French admiral and marshal

Vandalising Millet
A mentally disturbed man slashes Millets The Angelus in the Louvre, Paris

Sorghum - crop. Gidole - Ethiopia Latin can also be Sorghum vulgare
WAT-11522 Sorghum - crop Gidole, Ethiopia Sorghum bicolor Latin can also be Sorghum vulgare M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Granary - Sorghum / Millet. Gidole - Ethiopia Latin also Sorghum vulgare
WAT-11488 Granary - Sorghum / Millet - storage Gidole, Ethiopia Sorghum bicolor Latin also Sorghum vulgare M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Catherine Medicis / Millet
CATHERINE DE MEDICIS queen of Henri II of France

Jf Millet / Self / Carter
JEAN-FRANCOIS MILLET French painter as a young man

JF MILLET / SELF / 1846-7
JEAN-FRANCOIS MILLET French painter

Massena (Millet)
ANDRE MASSENA French military commander

Shepherd (Millet)
The shepherd and his flock

The Sower (Millet)
THE SOWER

Ethiopia - Sorghum
Ethiopia (Abyssinia) - Pounding sorghum, a cereal plant also known as Indian millet

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"Millet: A Master of Realism and Humanity" Jean Francois Millet, a renowned French artist from the 19th century, left an indelible mark on the art world with his captivating works. His iconic painting "The Angelus" (1857-1859) depicts two peasants pausing their work in a field to pray at the sound of the distant church bell. This masterpiece showcases Millet's ability to capture everyday life and evoke profound emotions. Another notable piece by Francis Davis Millet is "Between Two Fires" (c1892), which was completed in 1938. This artwork portrays a scene filled with tension and uncertainty, reflecting the turmoil of its time. The contrast between light and shadow adds depth to this thought-provoking composition. Millet's most famous painting, "The Gleaners, " created in 1856, continues to resonate with audiences today. It portrays three women stooping over harvested fields, diligently collecting leftover grains. Through this powerful image, Millet sheds light on the plight of rural laborers while emphasizing their resilience and dignity. In addition to his well-known paintings, it also explored other mediums such as drawing and oil painting. One example is his drawing titled "The Lovers" (1848-1850), showcasing his talent for capturing intimate moments with delicate lines. Beyond Europe's borders lies another representation – not as an artistic subject but as a staple food source for communities around the world. In Zimbabwe during 1936, two Mashona tribeswomen were captured pounding maize and millet in an evocative photograph that highlights both cultural traditions and daily survival. Millet's legacy extends beyond individual artworks; it encompasses his commitment to portraying humanity's struggles and triumphs through artistry that resonates across generations. Whether depicting religious devotion or agricultural laborers' hardships, he captures moments that transcend time – inviting viewers into worlds both familiar and foreign.