Uitnodiging voor de inauguratie van de stele ter ere van Théodore Rousseau en Jean-François Millet before 1884

This is an invitation to the inauguration of a monument dedicated to Théodore Rousseau and Jean-François Millet, two important French Realist painters. The invitation, printed in French and dated before 1884, details the location of the ceremony in Barbizon and encourages attendees to arrive at 2:00 PM on Easter Monday, April 14, 1884. The invitation features an ornate black-and-white border, likely reminiscent of the decorative style popular in 19th-century French printmaking, with a red-toned decorative letter “L” and red lettering throughout. This invitation reflects the social and artistic climate surrounding Realist artists in 19th-century France, highlighting the importance of public commemoration and celebration of artistic achievement.