Bacchante in a Landscape

Camille Corot

Created:
Movement:
1870
Realism
key Notes:
Pastoral serenity, Mythological elegance
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Dimensions:
12 1/8 x 24 1/4 in. (30.8 x 61.5 cm)
medium:
Oil on canvas
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Bacchante in a Landscape by Camille Corot

Artist: Camille Corot

Title: Bacchante in a Landscape

Date: 1870

Medium: Oil on canvas

Artistic and Historical Context

Camille Corot, a pivotal figure in 19th-century French painting, is renowned for his contributions to landscape painting and his role in bridging the Neoclassical tradition with the emerging Impressionist movement. "Bacchante in a Landscape," created in 1870, exemplifies Corot's mastery in capturing the delicate interplay of light and atmosphere, a hallmark of his mature style. The painting reflects Corot's fascination with classical themes, as the Bacchante, a follower of Bacchus, is depicted in a serene natural setting, merging mythological subject matter with his characteristic poetic realism. This work is significant for its influence on later artists, particularly the Impressionists, who admired Corot's ability to convey mood and emotion through landscape. Corot's legacy is marked by his innovative approach to plein air painting, which laid the groundwork for future developments in modern art.

Description of the work:

Bacchante in a Landscape by Camille Corot

Created in 1870, "Bacchante in a Landscape" by Camille Corot is an oil on canvas painting that exemplifies the artist's transition from neoclassicism to a more naturalistic style, capturing the mythological figure of a Bacchante amidst a serene landscape. The work is noted for its soft brushwork and atmospheric quality, characteristic of Corot's mature period.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Bacchante in a Landscape