Landscape in the Environs of Gournay-en-Bray

Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot

Created:

Movement:

c. 1850

Tonalism

key Notes:

Luminous Atmosphere, Rustic Tranquility

Dimensions:

medium:

Oil on canvas

Difficulty:

Intermediate

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story of the work:

"Landscape in the Environs of Gournay-en-Bray," painted by Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot in 1850, exemplifies the artist's mastery of capturing the interplay of light and atmosphere in rural landscapes, reflecting his deep engagement with nature. This work is significant within the context of the Barbizon School, as it illustrates Corot's influence on the development of Impressionism through its emphasis on plein air painting and the depiction of serene, pastoral scenes.

Description of the work:

"Landscape in the Environs of Gournay-en-Bray," painted by Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot, features a serene rural scene characterized by soft, atmospheric light and a harmonious palette of greens and browns. The composition is marked by a gentle interplay of foreground and background elements, with a winding path leading the viewer's eye through the landscape, framed by trees and a tranquil sky.

Artwork Photograph Source:

Harvard Art Museum

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