Artwork
La Bouillée
La Bouillée is a print by the Impressionist artist Jean François Millet. It dates from 1861 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
La Bouillée is a 1861 print by Jean-François Millet, a French artist associated with the Barbizon school and the Realism movement.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a woman seated in a chair, cradling a child on her lap. The scene conveys a sense of quiet, everyday labor and maternal care, reflecting Millet's focus on rural peasant life.
Technique & Style
The work features rough, expressive lines and dense cross-hatching, which create a textured, high-contrast effect. The background is rendered as a largely abstract texture, while the woman's hands are detailed, conveying a sense of weariness and gentle control.
Artist & collection
Artist
Jean-François Millet (French pronunciation: ; 4 October 1814 – 20 January 1875) was a French painter and one of the founders of the Barbizon school in rural France.
