Study for "The Destruction of Sodom"

Camille Corot

Created:
Movement:
1843
Romanticism
key Notes:
Ominous, Biblical narrative
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Dimensions:
14 1/8 x 19 5/8 in. (35.9 x 49.8 cm)
medium:
Oil on canvas
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Study for "The Destruction of Sodom" by Camille Corot

Camille Corot's Study for "The Destruction of Sodom", created in 1843, is an oil on canvas that exemplifies the artist's transition from neoclassical influences to a more naturalistic approach. Corot, a pivotal figure in the Barbizon School, is renowned for his landscape paintings that bridge the gap between traditional and modern art. This study reflects his interest in biblical themes, capturing the dramatic moment with a nuanced interplay of light and shadow. The work is significant for its demonstration of Corot's evolving style, which would later influence the Impressionists. Corot's ability to convey emotion through landscape painting marked a departure from the rigid academic standards of his time. His contributions to art history are underscored by his innovative techniques and his role in shaping the future of landscape painting.

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Study for "The Destruction of Sodom" by Camille Corot

Created in 1843, Camille Corot's "Study for 'The Destruction of Sodom'" is an oil on canvas that exemplifies his transition from neoclassical to more naturalistic styles, capturing the dramatic biblical scene with a focus on atmospheric effects. The painting is noted for its use of light and shadow to convey the impending doom of the ancient city, reflecting Corot's mastery in landscape painting.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Study for "The Destruction of Sodom"