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Jean François Millet
Study of the sleeping woman from "La méridienne"

c. 1858

About the Item

Study of the sleeping woman from “La meridienne”, Black pencil drawing on paper (sketchbook), stamped from the widow's sale in 1894 (Lugt L.3728) lower left, Paper 9.2x13.2 cm, drawing 5.5x11 cm. Circa 1858. The pictures include works related to the main subject: - “La meridienne”, pastel and black pencil on paper, 29.2 x 41.9 cm, Museum of Fine Art of Boston, by Jean François Millet - Three preparatory drawings at the Louvre Museum in Paris, by Jean François Millet - “La méridienne” also known as “La sieste” by Vincent Van Gogh, oil on canvas, Musée d'Orsay in Paris
  • Creator:
    Jean François Millet (1814-1875, French)
  • Creation Year:
    c. 1858
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 3.63 in (9.2 cm)Width: 5.2 in (13.2 cm)Depth: 0.04 in (1 mm)
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  • Framing:
    Frame Included
    Framing Options Available
  • Condition:
  • Gallery Location:
    Barbizon, FR
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU904113455452
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