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- 1Remembering Barbizon landscape painter Jules Dupré●French painter Jules Dupré, who died OTD in 1889, was one of the chief members of the Barbizon school of landscape paint
French painter Jules Dupré, a leading figure of the Barbizon school of landscape painting, died on this day in 1889. The anniversary is being marked with tributes highlighting his role in the movement that shifted French art toward natural, outdoor landscapes and paved the way for Impressionism.
- 2Jean-François Millet's Birthday Remembered by Art Lovers●French painter Jean-François Millet, born OTD in 1814, was one of the founders of the Barbizon school in rural # France
French painter Jean-François Millet, born on this day in 1814, is being commemorated by art and history enthusiasts. Millet was a founder of the Barbizon school in rural France and a key figure in the Realism movement, best known for portraying rural labour and peasant life. People are sharing tributes and links about his life and the Barbizon region.