Artwork
Priory at Vauville, Normandy
Priory at Vauville, Normandy is an oil painting by Jean François Millet. It dates from 1854 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston.
About this work
Overview
Priory at Vauville, Normandy is an oil painting created by French artist Jean-François Millet around 1854. It is part of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts the Chapelle du prieuré Saint-Hermel, a priory situated on a hill, surrounded by a walled enclosure. A winding dirt path leads to the priory, set against a serene landscape with a soft, cloudy sky.
Technique & Style
Millet's use of oil paint achieves a muted color palette dominated by shades of brown, green, and gray, evoking a sense of peacefulness and tranquility. The artist's focus on landscape reflects a shift in his later work, moving beyond his earlier emphasis on rural life scenes.
History & Provenance
The painting is a product of Millet's mature period, during which he increasingly turned to landscapes. It is now held in the Museum of Fine Arts Boston.
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.
