Jean François MilletFrench, 1814–1875Falling Leaves
Can I see it?
Not on view at present
Where is “Falling Leaves” now? Collection: National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C. Not on view at present. Checked September 29, 2026.
Washington, D.C., United States
It belongs to the collection, but is not on display at present.
- Checked
- In this state since
- Source
- The museum
Details
- Accession number
- 2014.136.180
In the catalog
Sources
- National Gallery of Art
- Image: National Gallery of Art — Museum open access
In the life of Jean François Millet
The whole life1865
The first public showing of “The Angelus”
“The Angelus” was displayed to the public for the first time in 1865; it changed hands several times, increasing only modestly in value, since some considered the artist’s political sympathies suspect.
from 1865
Emile Gavet commissions pastels
In 1865 another patron, Emile Gavet, began commissioning pastels for a collection that eventually included 90 works.
1867
A major showing at the 1867 Exposition Universelle
In 1867 the Exposition Universelle hosted a major showing of his work, with “The Gleaners”, “The Angelus” and “Potato Planters” among the paintings exhibited.
1868
Hartmann commissions “Four Seasons” for 25,000 francs
In 1868 Frédéric Hartmann commissioned “Four Seasons” from him for 25,000 francs.
1868 · Award
Knight of the Legion of Honour
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