Artwork
A Souvenir of Ostia
A Souvenir of Ostia is a print by Jean Baptiste Camille Corot. It dates from 1855 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
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Overview
A Souvenir of Ostia is a print created by French artist Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot in 1855. It is an etching that showcases Corot's skill in capturing landscapes.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a view of Ostia, the ancient port of Rome. A tangle of trees and bushes dominates the foreground, while a small, indistinct building sits on a hill in the distance.
Technique & Style
The etching is characterized by quick, light strokes and a lack of heavy outlines, giving the scene a soft, atmospheric quality. The paper has a worn appearance with dark smudges along the edges, suggesting an informal, sketch-like quality.
History & Provenance
The print is part of the collection at The Cleveland Museum of Art.
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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.
