The Knitting Lesson (c.1860)
by Jean-François Millet
This Fine Art Friday is a hat-tip to two friends.
Millet is my friend Bonnie’s favorite artist. When she talked about Millet’s art with our beloved Latin teacher, I loved just being a witness to the conversation. You know what I mean? Great ideas flowing both ways, splashing around, and I just want to catch some of the spray.
Knitting is my friend Donna’s favorite recreation. She has already highlighted several lovely pieces of art related to knitting. I hope you enjoy this lovely piece, Donna.
I’ve decided to highlight an artist for a month of Fridays. Loving alliteration as I do, it will be Millet in March. I know it’s still February. Work with me.
A Living Pencil 
Thank you for highlighting such a lovely knitting piece.
Beautiful picture. I love to knit but haven’t been doing it recently. This picture is sparking some interesting ideas. The problem? Time!
ohhh, I had to write a paper on an artist while in Jr High. I chose Millet. I so enjoyed studying about him. Don’t ask me details now though. It’s been a long time, and now I’m old. LOL And I love to knit, though I’m not anywhere near as talented as Donna But this artwork shows a weakness of mine – that of trying to teach a young one to knit. sigh…I’ve tried. I will try again. At least 2 of my daughters know how, but only one seems to enjoy it. Thanks for the post, Carol