Artwork

Landscape: Sunset, after Corot

Landscape: Sunset, after Corot, by Félix Bracquemond, 1858
Landscape: Sunset, after Corot, by Félix Bracquemond, 1858

Landscape: Sunset, after Corot is a print by the Impressionist artist Félix Bracquemond. It dates from 1858 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

Landscape: Sunset, after Corot is a print by Félix Bracquemond, created around 1858.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a serene landscape at sunset, with trees and foliage set against a warm sky, evoking a sense of tranquility and depth.

Technique & Style

The artist's use of color and light creates atmosphere, with dark tones in the foreground contrasting with the golden hues of the sky, and visible brushstrokes adding texture.

History & Provenance

The print is held at The Cleveland Museum of Art.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Félix Bracquemond

Artist

Félix Bracquemond

Félix Henri Bracquemond (French pronunciation: ; 22 May 1833 – 29 October 1914) was a French painter, etcher, and printmaker.

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