Jean Francois Millet (1814-1875). French Landscape Painter of the Barbizon School, especially noted for The Angelus. Very Good Content Autograph Letter Signed, one page, octavo, Barbizon, dated December 22, 1867, discussing the sudden death of his friend and leading post-impressionist painter, Theodore Rousseau. Reads: "Our poor Rousseau died this morning at nien o'clock. Although we expected it, as the physcican said the end could not be far off, we were none the less overwhelmed & 'knocked -up'. His funeral is to be next Tuesday, the burial to take place at one o'clock precisely. If you can come, we embrace you all. J.F. Millet." In outstanding letter of deeply moving content. Accompanied with an 4.25 in. by 5.5 in., head and shoulder self-portrait of Millet. Letter shows normal folds, aging, very light soiling, minor crease on lower left margin. Overall, in very good condition. $2,500.