This 1910 art print of Jean-François Millet’s The Angelus is a high-quality tonal print that captures one of the most famous images in 19th-century art. While Millet finished the original oil painting in 1859, the 1910 reproductions were created during a period when high-end printmaking techniques were used to bring "fine art" into the homes of the growing middle class.

The image depicts two peasants—a man and a woman—pausing their work in a potato field at dusk. They have stopped to recite the Angelus, a Catholic prayer commemorating the Incarnation, triggered by the sound of a church bell in the distance.

Millet wasn’t just painting a religious moment; he was painting the sanctity of labor.

Piety and Poverty: There is a dignified weight to the figures. They aren't portrayed as "poor" in a pitying way, but as people whose lives are deeply integrated with the land and the divine.

115+ year old antique print in sepia - condition is very good 

Size margins:

12 inches x 8 1/2 inches

30.5 cm x 21.6 cm

Size image:

9 3/4 inches x 8 3/16 inches

24.8 cm x 20.8 cm

AUTHENTICITY & PAPER SPECIFICATIONS

Original Date: 1910 (Guaranteed 115+ year old antique)

Publisher: Cassell & Company Ltd.

Printing Process: Fine Art Lithograph. This is a physical, period-correct plate

Archival Paper Quality: This 1910 plate is printed on premium, heavyweight clay-coated art paper. Unlike standard antique prints, this piece features a high-grade mineral coating that shields the fibers from oxidation. For over a century, this protective layer has preserved the print's integrity, preventing the brittleness and heavy yellowing common in standard wood-pulp papers.

Secure Packaging: We take pride in our packaging. All products are delivered securely in a re-enforced hard back envelope or a postal tube with moisture-resistant protection to ensure your print arrives in the same condition it left our studio. 

A wonderful collector's item for art enthusiasts, history buffs, or anyone looking to frame a classic piece of European masterwork history. Please review all photos closely for exact condition details.

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