The Hermit's Woods, or the Banks of Lake Trasimène (Le Bois de l'Hermite, ou les Bords du Lac Trasimène)

1858

Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot

Associated Names
Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot

Artist, French, 1796 - 1875

The image shows an elevated viewpoint overlooking a landscape with dense trees, an open sky, and a low horizon. There is a small structure or object near the horizon line, partially hidden by trees. The drawing style is sketch-like, with cross-hatched lines creating texture. Trees are depicted with intricate, overlapping lines, while the sky is suggested by horizontal strokes. The color palette is monochromatic, with dark sepia or brown tones creating contrast between detailed elements and more open areas.

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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Mary and Dan Solomon; purchase and gift to NGA, 2006.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

on verso, center in red crayon: 3

Wikidata ID

Q64155619

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