Artwork
Dreamer under Tall Trees (Le Reveur sous les grands arbres)
Dreamer under Tall Trees (Le Reveur sous les grands arbres) is a print by the Impressionist artist Jean Baptiste Camille Corot. It dates from 1874 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Dreamer under Tall Trees (Le Reveur sous les grands arbres) is a 1874 print by Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot, created using the cliché-verre technique. It showcases Corot's skill in capturing light and atmosphere.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a seated figure lost in thought, leaning against a tree trunk in a dense woodland. The dreamer's subtle, sketchy form blends into the surroundings, evoking a sense of calm contemplation.
Technique & Style
Corot employed the cliché-verre process, drawing on a glass plate with ink, to achieve the print's distinctive, dreamlike quality. The trees are rendered in dark, expressive lines, while the dreamer's form is more subtly defined.
History & Provenance
Corot was a leading figure in 19th-century French art, influencing generations of painters with his blend of Neo-Classical and early Impressionist techniques. This work reflects his mature style, characterized by mastery of light and atmosphere.
Artist & collection
Artist
Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot (UK: KORR-oh, US: kə-ROH, kor-OH; French: ; 16 July 1796 – 22 February 1875), or simply Camille Corot, was a French landscape and portrait painter as well as a printmaker in etching.
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