Cattle at Pasture in a Wooded Valley

Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot

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c. 1850
Tonalism
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Pastoral tranquility, Naturalistic landscape.
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Oil on canvas
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Cattle at Pasture in a Wooded Valley by Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot

Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot (1796–1875) was a pivotal figure in the transition from traditional Neoclassical painting to the innovations of the Impressionist movement. His work, Cattle at Pasture in a Wooded Valley, created circa 1850, exemplifies his mastery of landscape painting and his ability to capture the serene beauty of nature. This oil on canvas piece reflects Corot's characteristic use of soft, diffused light and a harmonious palette, which influenced many later artists. Corot's approach to painting en plein air, or outdoors, was instrumental in shaping the practices of the Barbizon School and the Impressionists. The painting's tranquil depiction of cattle amidst a lush, wooded valley underscores Corot's skill in rendering atmospheric effects and his deep appreciation for the natural world. His work remains significant for its contribution to the evolution of landscape painting in the 19th century.

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Cattle at Pasture in a Wooded Valley by Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot

Created circa 1850, "Cattle at Pasture in a Wooded Valley" by Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot is an oil on canvas painting that exemplifies the artist's mastery of landscape art, capturing the serene interaction between nature and pastoral life. The work reflects Corot's characteristic style, blending realism with a poetic atmosphere, and is noted for its soft brushwork and harmonious composition.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Harvard Art Museum

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Cattle at Pasture in a Wooded Valley