Artwork
Castel Sant'Angelo, Rome
Castel Sant'Angelo, Rome is an oil painting by Jean Baptiste Camille Corot. It dates from 1826 and is held in the collection of the Clark Art Institute.
About this work
Overview
Castel Sant'Angelo, Rome is a painting by French artist Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot, created in 1826. It is an oil-on-canvas work depicting a view of the historic Castel Sant'Angelo fortress in Rome.
Subject & Meaning
The painting shows Castel Sant'Angelo, a large castle in Rome, situated on a hill beside the river. The scene is populated with figures on the shore and boats on the water, conveying a sense of everyday life alongside the imposing fortress.
Technique & Style
Corot's use of oil paint achieves a realistic representation with detailed textures and a range of colors. The work balances structured composition with atmospheric effects, blending dark tones for the castle with lighter hues for the sky and river to create a serene overall effect.
History & Provenance
The painting is part of the Clark Art Institute's collection. Corot, a pivotal figure in 19th-century landscape painting, traveled to Italy where he engaged with the local scenery, influencing his work and later contributing to the development of Impressionism.
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.
