Jean-François Millet

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1814-1875

Outline Sketch of a Woman at a Spinning Wheel. Verso: Sketch of upper torso of woman extending her right arm, within framing line

Black chalk on wove paper.

16 3/4 x 11 inches (422 x 280 mm)

Gift of Mrs. Gertrude W. and Seth Dennis.

1983.100:4

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Inscription:

Millet atelier stamp (Lugt 1460) in black ink, at lower right, "J.F.M.".
Watermark: none.

Provenance:

Gertrude Weyhe Dennis (d. 2003) and Seth Dennis, New York.

Associated names:

Dennis, Seth, former owner.
Dennis, Gertrude W., former owner.

Bibliography:

Ryskamp, Charles, ed. Twentieth Report to the Fellows of the Pierpont Morgan Library, 1981-1983. New York : Pierpont Morgan Library, 1984, p. 277.

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