Artwork
Meadow with Willows, Montlhéry
Meadow with Willows, Montlhéry is an oil painting by the Barbizon school artist Jean Baptiste Camille Corot. It dates from 1860 and is held in the collection of the Clark Art Institute.
About this work
Overview
Meadow with Willows, Montlhéry is a landscape painting created by Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot in 1860. Executed in oil paint, it is characteristic of Corot's work, which spanned landscapes, portraits, and etchings.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a serene rural scene featuring a meadow, willows, and a cloudy sky with sunlight breaking through. The naturalistic representation reflects the Barbizon School's influence, emphasizing the beauty of the everyday landscape.
Technique & Style
Corot's use of muted colors and delicate brushstrokes creates a sense of calmness and tactility. The visible texture and chiaroscuro add depth and volume to the composition, drawing attention to the natural beauty of the scene.
History & Provenance
The painting is now held in the collection of the Clark Art Institute, exemplifying Corot's significant contribution to 19th-century landscape painting.
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.
