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The Angelus is an oil painting made by Jean-François Millet between 1857 and 1859. It shows two agricultural workers standing in a field with bowed heads as they pause for the evening Angelus prayer, while a distant church steeple marks the rural setting. Associated with nineteenth-century French Realism, the painting presents labor and religious observance without identifying the figures individually and is held by the Musée d'Orsay.
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The Angelus ranks #118 of 160 in the Painting ranking, behind Flaming June, ahead of Portrait of Erasmus.
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How good is The Angelus?
The Angelus scores 8.15/10 (Great) on Lunoo, making it a well-rated option in the Painting category. Historically famous and widely reproduced Millet, strong sentimental appeal, critical standing below The Gleaners.
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