Ravens, Donkey, Rabbit, and Goose 1871

"Ravens, Donkey, Rabbit, and Goose" is a pencil sketch by Jean-François Millet, created in 1871. The work displays a series of quick, loose sketches of different animals including a donkey, a rabbit, and a goose, along with several ravens. Millet is known for his depictions of peasant life and scenes from the countryside, and his use of loose, gestural lines in this sketch suggests a casual observation of these animals. This work reveals Millet’s ongoing interest in the natural world, which he often depicted in his more finished paintings.