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JEAN FRANCOIS MILLET FRENCH PAINTED OVER OFFSET PRINT - Jean-Francois Millet, French, 1814 to 1875, a painted over offset print, titled Evening Prayer. The composition depicts two peasants pausing their field work for the evening prayer, set against a sunset landscape with a distant church spire in the background. The piece is framed by an ornate gilded frame and includes a label on the reverse Museums of France Brushstrokes Collection, identifying the subject and artist. Artist Enhanced, 273 of 485. Jean-Francois Millet was a French artist and one of the founders of the Barbizon school in rural France. Millet is noted for his paintings of peasant farmers and can be categorized as part of the Realism art movement. Toward the end of his career, he became increasingly interested in painting pure landscapes. He is known best for his oil paintings but is also noted for his pastels, Conte crayon drawings, and etchings. French Realism, Devotional Art, Vintage Reproduction, Gilt Wood Frame, Museum Series, Religious Painting, 19th Century Style, Rural Landscape. Dimensions Frame 32 1/4 x 38 1/4 in. Image 24 x 30 in. All measurements are approximate Condition Overall good vintage condition. Signs of age and wear. Chips on frame. Refer to photos. Sold As Is.