Cottages, Jean-François Millet, 1870–71
Jean François Millet, portraitJean François MilletFrench, 1814–1875

Cottages

1870–71 · Drawing

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Not on view at present

Where is “Cottages” now? Collection: The Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland. Not on view at present. Checked September 29, 2026.

The Cleveland Museum of Art

Cleveland, United States

It belongs to the collection, but is not on display at present.

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In this state since
Source
The museum

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Accession number
1974.233

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Sources

In the life of Jean François Millet

The whole life
  1. 1868

    Hartmann commissions “Four Seasons” for 25,000 francs

    In 1868 Frédéric Hartmann commissioned “Four Seasons” from him for 25,000 francs.

  2. 1868 · Award

    Knight of the Legion of Honour

  3. 1870

    Elected to the Salon jury

    In 1870 Millet was elected to the Salon jury.

  4. 1870–1871

    Fleeing the Franco-Prussian War to Normandy

    In 1870 he and his family fled the Franco-Prussian War, moving to Cherbourg and Gréville, and did not return to Barbizon until late in 1871.

  5. after 1871

    Failing health prevents him from fulfilling state commissions

    His last years were marked by financial success and increased official recognition, but he was unable to fulfil government commissions due to failing health.

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