"The Angelus" Cast Iron Bookend / Doorstop — After Millet

A beautifully detailed vintage cast iron bookend or doorstop depicting The Angelus — the iconic scene inspired by Jean-François Millet's beloved 1857–1859 painting of a farmer and his wife pausing in the field to bow their heads in prayer over their harvest. The couple stands in quiet reverence, their humble devotion captured in rich relief against an arched oval backing plate.

This is a timeless piece of American folk art casting, bringing one of the most recognized images in Western art history into a functional and collectible form. The heavy flat base keeps it firmly in place as a bookend or doorstop, and the aged patina adds warmth and authenticity to its character.

• Height: 5.5"
• Width: 4"
• Material: Cast iron
• Subject: The Angelus — farmer and wife praying over the harvest in the field, after Millet
• Form: Arched oval backing plate with flat L-shaped base — functions as bookend or doorstop
• Finish: Dark patina with age-appropriate surface wear
• Condition: Good vintage condition — no breaks or repairs; honest wear consistent with age
• Sold as: Single piece