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Retreat Storm ca 1846 Oil canvas 18 1 / 4 x 15
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Retreat Storm ca 1846 Oil canvas 18 1 / 4 x 15
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1814 1875 1840s 1846 1847 Barbizon Crisis Fall Firewood Gathered Gruchy Impending Jean Francois Millet Number Poses Reaching Retreat Storm 1848 Revolution Contributing Dramatically Increased King Louis Philippe Recession
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Retreat Storm ca 1846
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is a captivating oil canvas print by Jean-Francois Millet, a renowned French painter from the Barbizon school. The painting measures 18 1/4 x 15 inches and depicts an impending storm that poses a real threat to a woman and child in the foreground. Set in the rural village of Gruchy during the mid-19th century, this artwork reflects the harsh realities faced by peasants whose subsistence depended on gathering stray sticks for firewood. In the 1840s, France witnessed an alarming increase in homeless peasants due to economic crisis and recession, reaching its peak just before King Louis Philippe's fall in the 1848 revolution. Millet masterfully captures both the atmospheric intensity of an approaching storm and the vulnerability of those struggling to survive. The dark clouds loom overhead while wind-whipped trees bend under their force. The woman clutches her child tightly as they hurriedly gather what little firewood they can find before seeking shelter. This poignant scene serves as a reminder of how societal upheavals can impact even those at society's margins. Millet's brushstrokes convey not only nature's power but also human resilience amidst adversity. "Retreat Storm ca 1846" invites viewers to reflect upon our shared responsibility towards vulnerable communities during times of crisis – a timeless message that resonates even today.
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