Waterfall at Terni

Camille Corot

Created:
Movement:
1826
Romanticism
key Notes:
Picturesque landscape, Romantic naturalism.
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Dimensions:
10 1/2 x 12 1/8 in. (26.7 x 30.8 cm)
medium:
Oil on paper, laid down on wood
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Camille Corot's "Waterfall at Terni" (1826)

"Waterfall at Terni" by Camille Corot, created in 1826, is an exemplary work that showcases the artist's early engagement with landscape painting. Executed in oil on paper and laid down on wood, this piece reflects Corot's meticulous attention to natural detail and his ability to capture the transient effects of light and atmosphere. The painting is significant as it marks Corot's formative years during his first trip to Italy, a period that profoundly influenced his artistic development. Corot's work during this time laid the groundwork for his later contributions to the Barbizon School and his influence on the Impressionist movement. As a pivotal figure in 19th-century art, Corot's landscapes are celebrated for their poetic realism and subtle tonal variations. "Waterfall at Terni" remains a testament to Corot's skill in rendering the serene beauty of the natural world.

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Waterfall at Terni by Camille Corot

Camille Corot's "Waterfall at Terni," created in 1826, is an oil painting on paper laid down on wood, depicting the natural beauty of the Cascata delle Marmore in Italy. The artwork exemplifies Corot's early landscape style, characterized by a delicate interplay of light and shadow, capturing the serene yet dynamic essence of the waterfall.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Waterfall at Terni