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The gust of wind
Artist MILLET, Jean-François (1814-1875)
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.
Work was part of the AFA tour (2009-2010): From Turner to Cézanne: Masterpieces from the Davies Collection, National Museum Wales
Image: © Amgueddfa Cymru - National Museum Wales
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What is personal use?Collection Area
Art
Item Number
NMW A 2475
Acquisition
Bequest, 12/12/1963
Measurements
Height: 90.5cm
Width: 117.5cm
h(cm) frame:126.5
w(cm) frame:153.0
d(cm) frame:14.5
Techniques
oil on canvas
Techniques (fine art)
art dept - fine
Fine Art - painting
Material
oil
canvas
Location
In store
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