Jean François MilletFrench, 1814–1875Meadow with trees
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Where is “Meadow with trees” now? Collection: Victoria and Albert Museum, London. Not on view at present. Checked September 25, 2026.
London, United Kingdom
It belongs to the collection, but is not on display at present.
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About the work
This watercolour sketch is one of four landscapes in the V&A collection by the French painter Jean-François Millet. The work displays his characteristic lightness of touch, and muted tonalities, that stayed with him throughout his life, whereas the attacntion to nature and the rendering of atmospheric effects are typical of the Barbizon School, of which he was a founding member.
Victoria and Albert Museum
Details
- Accession number
- CAI.53
In the catalog
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- Victoria and Albert Museum
- Image: Victoria and Albert Museum — © Victoria and Albert Museum, London
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
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.
