A Rustic Court-Yard

Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot

Created:

Movement:

c. 1850

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key Notes:

Pastoral tranquility, atmospheric light.

Dimensions:

medium:

Oil on canvas

Difficulty:

Intermediate

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story of the work:

"A Rustic Court-Yard," painted by Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot in 1860, exemplifies the artist's engagement with rural themes and his mastery of light and atmosphere. This work reflects the influence of the Barbizon School, emphasizing naturalism and the depiction of everyday life, which contributed to the evolution of landscape painting in the 19th century.

Description of the work:

"A Rustic Court-Yard," painted by Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot, depicts a serene rural scene characterized by a harmonious interplay of light and shadow, with soft, muted colors that evoke a sense of tranquility. The composition features a rustic courtyard framed by trees and foliage, with a central pathway leading the viewer's eye through the scene, highlighting Corot's mastery of atmospheric perspective and his ability to capture the essence of rural life.

Artwork Photograph Source:

Harvard Art Museum

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