Madame Catherine Chancoigne 1841

"Madame Catherine Chancoigne", painted in 1841 by French artist Jean-François Millet, is a portrait of an elderly woman, likely from the artist's village of Gréville. The work captures her in a simple yet dignified pose, highlighting the beauty of her weathered face and the elegance of her traditional white cap. This painting is a testament to Millet's early interest in depicting the lives of ordinary people, a theme he would further explore in his later, iconic works.