Artwork
Wooded Path near Ville d'Avray
Wooded Path near Ville d'Avray is an oil painting by the Impressionist artist Jean Baptiste Camille Corot. It dates from 1872 and is held in the collection of the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
Wooded Path near Ville d'Avray is a 1872 oil painting by Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot, a French artist known for his landscapes and portraits.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a serene wooded path with strolling figures, surrounded by trees and foliage, evoking a sense of calm and tranquility.
Technique & Style
Corot's use of soft brushstrokes and a muted color palette creates a subtle play of light and shadow, adding depth and texture to the scene.
History & Provenance
The painting is part of the Philadelphia Museum of Art's collection and is associated with the Impressionist movement, although Corot's work bridges Neo-Classical and plein-air traditions.
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.
