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Jean-François Millet (French, 1814-1875)
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Jean-François Millet (French, 1814-1875)

Rue du village

Closed26 October 2016

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Jean-François Millet (French, 1814-1875)
Rue du village
signed 'J. F. Millet' (lower left)
black chalk and watercolor on beige paper
9 5/8 x 12 5/8 in. (24.5 x 32.1 cm.)
Executed circa 1856-1857.

The artist.
(possibly) His estate sale; Hôtel Drouot, Paris, 10-11 May 1875, no. 158.
Henri Rouart, by 1887.
His sale; Galerie Manzi-Joyant, 17 December 1912, no. 213, illustrated, as Paysan rentrant du fumier.

Specialist note

We are grateful to Alexandra Murphy for confirming the authenticity of this work.