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The shooting stars
MILLET, Jean-François
(Artist)
This purely imaginary subject is unusual among Millet's works. It refers to Dante's 'Inferno' which in one section describes the souls of the lustful being whirled endlessly around the skies of hell by a great gale. The epic poem was a common source of inspiration for artists and Millet here recognises this academic tradition. A later example is Auguste Rodin's 'The Kiss'.
Collection Area
Art
Item Number
NMW A 2476
Creation/Production
Acquisition
Bequest, 10/4/1952
Measurements
Height
(cm): 18.7
Width
(cm): 34.5
Height
(in): 7
Width
(in): 13
Techniques
Oil on board
Techniques (fine art)
Art dept - fine
Fine Art - painting
Material
Oil
Board
Location
Gallery 11
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