A Fishing Boat, Honfleur

Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot

Created:

Movement:

c. 1850

Realism

key Notes:

Impressionistic landscape; tranquil coastal scene.

Dimensions:

22 1/4 x 28 1/4 in. (56.5 x 71.8 cm)

medium:

Oil on canvas

Difficulty:

Intermediate

New game

story of the work:

"A Fishing Boat, Honfleur," painted by Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot in 1867, exemplifies the artist's engagement with the landscape of Normandy, capturing the interplay of light and atmosphere characteristic of his work. This painting reflects Corot's influence on the Barbizon School and later Impressionists, as it emphasizes naturalism and the transient effects of light on the water and sky.

Description of the work:

"A Fishing Boat, Honfleur" by Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot depicts a tranquil coastal scene characterized by a fishing boat moored in the foreground, set against a backdrop of the Honfleur harbor. The composition is marked by a harmonious interplay of light and shadow, with a palette dominated by soft blues and earthy tones, reflecting Corot's adeptness in capturing atmospheric effects and the natural beauty of the landscape.

Artwork Photograph Source:

Harvard Art Museum

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