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The Gust of Wind
MILLET, Jean-François (1814 - 1875)
Date: 1871-3
Media: oil on canvas
Size: 90.5 x 117.5 cm
Acquired: 1963; Bequest; Margaret Davies
Accession Number: NMW A 2475
Collection: The Davies Sisters Collection
In this dramatic moment, at the height of a storm, a great oak tree is torn from its roots as the wind ravages the landscape. Below, a small peasant figure gives scale to the event, implying romanticist ideas about the force of nature over man. It may also symbolise traditional rural life which Millet felt was being destroyed by the changing modern world.
Comments - (4)
There have been numerous artists with the surname 'Millet', I would advice you search for the artist 'Mille't on the BBC 'Your Paintings' website, and try and match the style of painting to the artist. This should help you ascertain who the painter is.
Many thanks,
Graham Davies, Online Curator
almost have similar scene landscape but Im trying to research the painter I cant understand g.millet or j.millet or f.millet
if ever have an idea i could send the picture of the painting might help.
thanking you in advice