7. Migration 1909

Francis Davis Millet made this painting called 'Migration' and I'm picturing him at his easel, observing every detail of this scene as it unfolds. You know, I'm drawn to how Millet’s brush captures the slow and arduous journey of these figures walking alongside their wagon—the weight of the luggage and the vast expanse of land. Look at the way he paints the ruggedness of the terrain and the determination in their posture. I can imagine the artist thinking about the challenges they might have faced. Millet, like many of us, was probably trying to capture a sense of adventure. What were the hopes and dreams of those traveling into the unknown? This kind of landscape has been captured so many times. It is an ongoing conversation. You can't help but feel the weight and the hope when you look at this painting. I guess, it really is a migration into the future.