{"product_id":"woman-baking-bread-jean-francois-millet","title":"Woman Baking Bread - Jean-François Millet","description":"\u003cp\u003eA realist study by Jean-François Millet depicting a woman at work in a rustic kitchen, illuminated by the warm glow of a stone oven.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJean-François Millet, a central figure of the Barbizon School, focused his practice on the lives of rural labourers. This work depicts a woman in a domestic interior, engaged in the daily task of baking bread. The composition centres on the figure, who is shown from behind as she uses a peel to place dough into a stone oven. The warm glow emanating from the oven provides the primary light source, casting soft illumination across her apron and the surrounding masonry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMillet utilised a muted palette of earth tones, characteristic of his approach to depicting peasant life. The focus remains on the physical exertion and the repetitive nature of domestic work. By placing the viewer behind the subject, Millet invites an observation of the process rather than a portrait of the individual. The textures of the stone wall, the wooden beams, and the fabric of the woman's clothing are rendered with a focus on material weight and presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece reflects the broader interest in Realism during the mid-nineteenth century, where artists moved away from idealised subjects to document the realities of the working class. Millet avoided dramatic narrative, choosing instead to capture a quiet, singular moment of labour. The interior is sparse, containing only the necessary tools for the task. The work demonstrates his ability to find dignity in mundane activities through careful observation of light and form. The artist's signature is visible in the lower right corner, consistent with his output during his time in Barbizon.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jean-François Millet","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58839408378191,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58839428825423,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58839428858191,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58839428890959,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58839428923727,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Woman-Baking-Bread_Poster_CompositorV1_1789966219057.jpg?v=1789976022","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/sv\/products\/woman-baking-bread-jean-francois-millet","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}